Primrose

Quick meaning: Primrose is a noun meaning A flowering plant of the genus Primula.

Meaning

A flowering plant of the genus Primula.

More Meanings

1. A plant of the family Primulaceae.
2. A plant of the genus Oenothera, better known as an evening primrose.
3. A flower of a primrose plant.
4. A light yellow colour.
5. Of a light yellow colour.
6. (intransitive) To pick primroses.

Example Sentences

We went primrosing on Sunday and returned with a full basket.

Here is spring were celandine, marsh marigold, wind-flower, primrose, cowslip and dog's violet.

Passenger saloons are tastefully furnished with wood veneer and partitions, mottled grey Vyanide walls, pale primrose ceilings and grey floor.

A mile or so further on is the intermediate station of Ryhall, smothered with primroses in the season, and at all times a veritable flower garden.

Word Forms

• primroses
• primrosing
• primrosed

Synonyms for primrose

Depending on context, synonyms include primula, cowslip, oxlip, primerole.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include primula, oxlip, evening, primrose-willow, waterprimrose, saltwort.

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