noun
cowslip
Cowslip (noun) means a low-growing plant, Primula veris, with yellow flowers.
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noun
1
A low-growing plant, Primula veris, with yellow flowers.
2
Any of several other plants related or similar in appearance
3
Primula deorum, a flowering plant known as God's cowslip and rila cowslip
4
Primula florindae, a flowering plant known as giant cowslip and Tibetan cowslip
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Etymology
From Middle English cowslyppe, from Old English cūslyppe (“cowslip”), from cū (“cow”) + slyppe (“paste, viscid substance”), related to Old English slūpan (“to slip, glide, move softly”). Compare oxlip.
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of cowslip?
"cowslip" (noun) means a low-growing plant, Primula veris, with yellow flowers.
What are the different meanings of cowslip?
"cowslip" has 3 main meanings: 1. A low-growing plant, Primula veris, with yellow flowers; 2. Any of several other plants related or similar in appearance; 3. Primula deorum, a flowering plant known as God's cowslip and rila cowslip.
