campion
noun
any of several plants of the genera Lychnis and Silene, having white, pink, or reddish flowers.
campions
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pluralof campion.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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After the long British winter, creamy primroses and pink campions push out from the banks.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 11, 2026
"You can't argue with a primrose, they're absolutely glorious... red campions will flower all year round, and they are just so beneficial to all sorts of insects and wildlife," she said.
From BBC ● Apr. 3, 2026
Barring a trade, the Bucs have the 19th pick after repeating as NFC South campions with an 8-9 record and losing at home to Dallas in the opening round of the playoffs.
From Washington Times ● Apr. 20, 2023
Over the past three postseasons, the two-time reigning Stanley Cup campions are 16-0 in games following a playoff loss.
From Seattle Times ● May 7, 2022
The scrubby vineyards and the crumbling stones become things of no account, for if I wish I can give rein to my imagination, and pick foxgloves and pale campions from a wet, streaking hedge.
From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier
