primrose yellow

noun

1. primrose ( def 3 ).

Word History and Origins

Origin of primrose yellow¹

First recorded in 1880–85

Example Sentences

This beautiful tree has exquisitely coloured and abundant blossom, varying from rich orange red to primrose yellow.

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Above, the white plaster has nearly all fallen away, revealing the beautiful old original primrose-yellow.

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The drab and blue horror of the wall had become a clear primrose yellow with white enamelled picture-rails.

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Below, much whiter but similarly streaked, a tinge of pale primrose-yellow on the abdomen.

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The whole was painted a bright primrose yellow, and was drawn by two small Turkish horses.

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