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 also refers to primroses the late queen had picked, which she instructed be shared among staff at Royal Lodge.
From BBC ● Feb. 27, 2026
Add cold-season plantings like primroses, pansies, heather and cyclamen to pots and window boxes.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 2, 2024
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
Emma had ivy planted, and bluebells, anemones, cowslips, and primroses.
From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman
