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rampion

ram·pion

UK/ˈɹæmpɪən/ uncommon

noun

1.

bellflower of Europe and Asia and North Africa having bluish flowers and an edible tuberous root used with the leaves in salad

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Origin

Ultimately from Medieval Latin rapuntium from Latin rapunculus, diminutive of rapum (“turnip”)

Phrases

  • round-headed rampion

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