tampion

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noun (1)

tam·​pi·​on ˈtam-pē-ən  ˈtäm- 

variants or less commonly tompion

ˈtäm-pē-ən 

: a wooden plug or a metal or canvas cover for the muzzle of a gun

tompion

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noun (2)

tom·​pi·​on ˈtäm-pē-ən 

less common variant of tampion

: a wooden plug or a metal or canvas cover for the muzzle of a gun

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

obsolete tampion, tampin plug — more at tamp

First Known Use

Noun (1)

circa 1625, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for tampion

• champion