primrose
noun
prim·rose ˈprim-ˌrōz 
: any of a genus (Primula of the family Primulaceae, the primrose family) of perennial herbs with large tufted basal leaves and showy variously colored flowers compare evening primrose
Example Sentences
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Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 5 Aug. 2022 Depending on the variety, primrose can grow between 6 to 20 inches tall and 8 to 20 inches wide. Lauren Smith Mcdonough, House Beautiful, 25 May 2022 Other highlights include her primrose and white gingham (pocketed, always a good thing) tweed dress. Vogue, 3 June 2022 This lip oil has five fun shades, each of which has primrose oil to give lips a vinyl-like glow. Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 2 June 2022 The common wild primrose (primula vulgaris) does best with full shade. Lauren Smith Mcdonough, House Beautiful, 25 May 2022 Even the yellow is not fixed; varieties are available in shades both hot and cool, including primrose and lemon. Adrian Higgins, Washington Post, 20 Sep. 2021 Discard the skinnier violet and primrose roots and any seedpods in the garbage. BostonGlobe.com, 6 June 2021 Another flower that rates almost as high for blooms in the shade is primrose, also called primula. ExpressNews.com, 19 Nov. 2020 See More
Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 5 Aug. 2022 Depending on the variety, primrose can grow between 6 to 20 inches tall and 8 to 20 inches wide. Lauren Smith Mcdonough, House Beautiful, 25 May 2022 Other highlights include her primrose and white gingham (pocketed, always a good thing) tweed dress. Vogue, 3 June 2022 This lip oil has five fun shades, each of which has primrose oil to give lips a vinyl-like glow. Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 2 June 2022 The common wild primrose (primula vulgaris) does best with full shade. Lauren Smith Mcdonough, House Beautiful, 25 May 2022 Even the yellow is not fixed; varieties are available in shades both hot and cool, including primrose and lemon. Adrian Higgins, Washington Post, 20 Sep. 2021 Discard the skinnier violet and primrose roots and any seedpods in the garbage. BostonGlobe.com, 6 June 2021 Another flower that rates almost as high for blooms in the shade is primrose, also called primula. ExpressNews.com, 19 Nov. 2020 See More Word History
Etymology
Middle English primerose, from Anglo-French, from prime first + rose rose — more at prime, rose
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined above
Phrases Containing primrose
Kids Definition
primrose
noun
prim·rose ˈprim-ˌrōz
: a small plant with large leaves and showy often yellow or pink flowers
Biographical Definition
Primrose
biographical name
Archibald Philip see rosebery