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oxlip

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Noun — A plant of species Primula elatior, similar to cowslip (Primula veris) but with larger, pale yellow flowers.

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From Middle English *oxeslyppe, from Old English oxanslyppe (“oxlip”), from oxan, genitive of oxa (“ox”) + slyppe (“paste, slimy substance”). Compare cowslip, of similar formation.

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