rampion

Meanings

• noun

  A type of edible bulb, also known as wild asparagus or sea onion, which grows in Europe and western Asia.

  - "Rampons are a delicious and nutritious vegetable."
  - "The rampons in my garden are ready to be harvested."
  - "Rampion is a popular ingredient in French and Italian cuisines."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with rampion
champagne , rainbow , maintain , pain , reign

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Variants

List of all variants of rampion that leads to same result
ramp , ramped , ramping , ramps

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Etymology

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Derived from the Old French word 'rampyn', meaning 'wild onion'.

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Trivia

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1. Rampion is rich in vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C, potassium, and iron.

2. Rampion was used as a medicine in ancient Greece to treat digestive issues and respiratory problems.

3. Rampion is also known as 'wild leek' or 'wild garlic', and it has a strong onion-like flavor.

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Related Concepts

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1. wild asparagus: Another name for rampion, referring to its edible bulb that tastes similar to asparagus.

2. sea onion: Another name for rampion, referring to its bulb's shape and appearance.

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Culture

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Rampion has been used in European and Mediterranean cuisines since ancient times. It was a favorite vegetable of the ancient Greeks and Romans. In medieval Europe, it was considered an aphrodisiac and was often used in love potions. Rampion is also mentioned in several works of literature, including 'The Canterbury Tales' by Geoffrey Chaucer.

How to Memorize "rampion"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a wild onion growing in a field. The bulb at the base of the plant is what we call rampion.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'rampion' with 'wild asparagus' or 'sea onion' to remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase, such as 'Rampons are like wild asparagus growing in the sea'.

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