rampion

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Noun rampion has 1 sense

rampion, rampion bellflower, Campanula rapunculus - bellflower of Europe and Asia and North Africa having bluish flowers and an edible tuberous root used with the leaves in salad
--₁ is a kind of campanula, bellflower

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Rampion

Definition:

Rampion is a noun that refers to a plant of the bellflower family, typically having lance-shaped leaves and clusters of blue or purple bell-shaped flowers.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Botany. A biennial plant (Campanula rapunculus) native to Eurasia, having bell-shaped blue flowers, edible leaves, and an edible white tuberous root.

Example Sentence: The rampion plant bloomed beautifully in my garden.

Sense 2:

Cooking. The edible leaves and root of the rampion plant, used as a vegetable.

Example Sentence: I added some freshly harvested rampions to the salad for extra flavor.

Additional Information:

Rampion is also known as rapunzel, and it is often cultivated for its edible qualities and attractive flowers.

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