Definition of CAMPION

campion

Plural: campions

Noun

  • A flowering plant, typically with pink or white blossoms.
  • any plant of the genus Silene
  • Some flowering plants of the genus Lychnis.
  • Any flowering plant of the genus Silene.

Examples

  • Playing CAMPION, she added a touch of nature and a good score to the board.

Origin / Etymology

Likely from Middle English campion, a variant of champioun; see champion. In classical times, the rose campion was fitted in garlands used to crown victors.

Synonyms

catchfly, silene

Scrabble Score: 13

campion: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
campion: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
campion: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 17

campion: valid Words With Friends Word