n. 1. A Eurasian primrose (Primula veris) having fragrant yellow flowers, widely cultivated as an ornamental and long used in herbal medicine. 2. See marsh marigold. [Middle English cowslyppe, from Old English cūslyppe : cū, cow; see gwou- in the Appendix of Indo-European roots + slypa, slime; see sleubh- in the Appendix of Indo-European roots.] |
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