primrose
noun
any plant of the genus Primula, as P. vulgaris English primrose, of Europe, having yellow flowers, or P. sinensis Chinese primrose, of China, having flowers in a variety of colors.
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primrose
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[prim-rohz]
/ ˈprɪmˌroʊz /
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primroses
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any plant of the genus Primula, as P. vulgaris English primrose, of Europe, having yellow flowers, or P. sinensis Chinese primrose, of China, having flowers in a variety of colors.
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pale yellow.
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of or relating to the primrose.
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Also primrosed abounding in primroses.
a primrose garden.
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of a pale yellow.
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[prim-rohz]
/ ˈprɪmˌroʊz /
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primrose
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/ ˈprɪmˌrəʊz /
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any of various temperate primulaceous plants of the genus Primula, esp P. vulgaris of Europe, which has pale yellow flowers
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short for evening primrose
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Also called: primrose yellow. a light to moderate yellow, sometimes with a greenish tinge
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of, relating to, or abounding in primroses
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of the colour primrose
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pleasant or gay
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Etymology
Origin of primrose
1375–1425; late Middle English primerose < Medieval Latin prīma rosa first rose
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In wet winters, the valleys beyond town awaken in color as sand verbena, desert sunflower, evening primrose and pincushion gather in brief, luminous blooms across the desert floor.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 7, 2026
The bright yellow desert gold is currently one of the most prominent flowers on display, alongside brown-eyed primrose, grape soda lupine and desert star.
From BBC ● Mar. 10, 2026
At field sites in eastern Washington, the researchers collected scent samples from pale evening primrose flowers.
From Science Daily ● Feb. 8, 2024
Everything from the primrose to the milkweed to the Echinacea purpurea, is allowed to flourish.
From National Geographic ● Jul. 20, 2023
I start a small fire in the outdoor fireplace, wrap the primrose and artichoke in maple leaves, and clip some young shoots of a pokeweed.
From "On the Far Side of the Mountain" by Jean Craighead George
White now volunteers with the charity at Primrose Hill in Sheffield, helping to reduce food waste while offering a space for conversation and connection.
From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026
Sally Lugg from Primrose Herd Butchery said her business had lost "at least £10,000".
From BBC ● Jun. 7, 2026
"In the meantime, residents can expect to see an increased police presence as dedicated local officers continue patrols in Primrose Hill and the surrounding areas," Griffin added.
From BBC ● Apr. 11, 2026
The Lescoulies’ cows were in Venice; a Mr. Martin kept his on Primrose Avenue in Hollywood, where the early farmhouse was lately priced at about $2 million.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 14, 2026
In the week’s holiday after preliminary training, before the probationer year began, she had stayed with her uncle and aunt in Primrose Hill and had resisted her mother on the telephone.
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
After the long British winter, creamy primroses and pink campions push out from the banks.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 11, 2026
Landscape gardener Harry Smith-Hagget has been filling potholes with bright primroses, before filming the results and posting the clips online.
From BBC ● Mar. 8, 2026
Evening primroses are thin and crinkled with a tissue-like texture, which is one of my favorite textures to incorporate in my work.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 11, 2022
It’s traditional to add color with winter-blooming annuals such as primroses, or the showier red, white or pink cyclamen.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 24, 2021
When they had first moved in, Emma had planted bluebells and anemones, primroses, cowslips, and wild ivy, which she especially loved.
From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman
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