American cowslip
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of American cowslip
An Americanism dating back to 1780–90
Example Sentences
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You are my divinity American Cowslip.
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At the West, the interesting anemone called Easter or Pasque flower, from its blossoming near Easter; and another beautiful Western flower is the American cowslip, called also the shooting-star, which is found in Pennsylvania as well as on Western prairies.
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American cowslip Pink, white, violet Rich woods; Pa., Western prairies.
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An American cowslip is not an English cowslip, an American primrose is no English primrose, and the English daisy is no country friend of ours in America.
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The pine forest at a little distance, sheds forth after the last night's rain that fragrance which is so delicious, the fields are gay with dandelions, the brooks yellow with the American cowslip, close beside which peeps forth the lovely veronica, while yonder slope is enameled with bright blue violets, and the little white Mayflower.
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