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.
primroses
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pluralof primrose.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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After the long British winter, creamy primroses and pink campions push out from the banks.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 11, 2026
The letter, which is due to go up for auction on 27 February, also refers to primroses the late queen had picked, which she asked to be shared among staff at Royal Lodge.
From BBC ● Feb. 18, 2026
The metal base would include a glass mosaic depicting yellow primroses on stems with leaves of many shades of green.
From New York Times ● Feb. 23, 2023
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
The problem was to find an economically sounder reason for consuming transport than a mere affection for primroses and landscapes.
From "Brave New World" by Aldous Huxley
