primrose
IPA: prˈɪmroʊz
noun
- A flowering plant of the genus Primula.
- Specifically, the species Primula acaulis (syn. Primula vulgaris), also called common primrose.
- A plant of the family Primulaceae.
- A plant of the genus Oenothera, better known as an evening primrose.
- A flower of a primrose plant.
- A light yellow colour.
- A habitational surname.
- (rare, chiefly Britain) A female given name from English.
verb
- (intransitive) To pick primroses.
adjective
- Of a light yellow colour.
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Examples of "primrose" in Sentences
- The primrose has no alternative name.
- Evening primrose looks dodgy as well.
- It is also known as the primrose family.
- Found some evening primrose for the swelling,
- The second Baronet assumed the surname of Primrose.
- They include primrose, auricula, cowslip and oxlip.
- Primrose Drive is to the west as well as on the south.
- Breen Park and the club colours are primrose and blue.
- The regiment wore a black and primrose lanyard on the battle dress blouse.
- Variations of the phrase, such as primrose way and primrose lane are known.