rampion

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

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

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

‘How can you dare,’ said she with angry look, ‘descend into my garden and steal my rampion like a thief? — Grimms' Fairy Tales, Jacob Grimm
‘How dare you,’ she said, with a wrathful glance, ‘climb into my garden and steal my rampion like a common thief? — The Red Fairy Book, Unknown
This went on for days, and as she knew she could not get the rampion, she pined away, and grew pale and miserable. — Household Stories by the Brothers Grimm, Jacob Grimm

rampion bellflower, Campanula rapunculus

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