oxlip

American  

[oks-lip] / ˈɒksˌlɪp /

noun

1. a Eurasian primrose, Primula elatior, having clusters of small yellow flowers on a long stem.

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oxlip British  

/ ˈɒksˌlɪp /

noun

1. Also called: paigle.  a primulaceous Eurasian woodland plant, Primula elatior, with small drooping pale yellow flowers

2. Also called: false oxlip.  a similar and related plant that is a natural hybrid between the cowslip and primrose

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Etymology

Origin of oxlip

First recorded before 1100, spelled oxsanslyppan

Example Sentences

It is a handsome plant, but it is probably not the "bold Oxlip" of Shakespeare, or the plant which is such a favourite in cottage gardens.

From The plant-lore & garden-craft of Shakespeare by Ellacombe, Henry Nicholson

Both forms of the Oxlip crossed with Pollen of both forms of the Primrose, P. vulgaris.

From The Different Forms of Flowers on Plants of the Same Species by Darwin, Charles

Crosses inter se between the two forms of the common Oxlip.

From The Different Forms of Flowers on Plants of the Same Species by Darwin, Charles

Both forms of the Primrose crossed with Pollen of both forms of the Oxlip.

From The Different Forms of Flowers on Plants of the Same Species by Darwin, Charles

The root-leaves of the Oxlip are cradle-shaped, but circular instead of long.

From A Letter on Shakspere's Authorship of The Two Noble Kinsmen and on the characteristics of Shakspere's style and the secret of his supremacy by Spalding, William