rampion
a European bellflower, Campanula rapunculus, of the bellflower family, having an edible white tuberous root used in Europe for salad.
any related plant of the genus Phyteuma, having heads or spikes of blue flowers.
Origin of rampion
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How to use rampion in a sentence
rampion, ram′pi-on, n. a perennial plant with esculent root.
My wife saw your rampion from the window, and felt such a longing for it that she would have died if she had not got some to eat.'
Grimms' Fairy Tales | The Brothers Grimmrampion, phyteuma spicata, was formerly used in like manner.
The Mosaic History of the Creation of the World | Thomas WoodAnd in the kitchen-garden at Castlewood no rampion would she allow while she lived.
Erema | R. D. BlackmoreIt possesses a nutty flavor; but is inferior to the true rampion, having a slight pungency.
The Field and Garden Vegetables of America | Fearing Burr
British Dictionary definitions for rampion
/ (ˈræmpɪən) /
a campanulaceous plant, Campanula rapunculus, native to Europe and Asia, that has clusters of bluish flowers and an edible white tuberous root used in salads
any of several plants of the related genus Phyteuma that are native to Europe and Asia and have heads of blue flowers
Origin of rampion
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