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cow·slip \ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷\ noun (-s) Usage: often attributive Etymology: Middle English cowslyppe, from Old English cūslyppe, literally, cow dung, from cūcow + slyppe, slypa pulp, paste — more at cow, slip 1. a. : a primrose (Primula veris) that is common in the British isles and has umbels of fragrant yellow or sometimes purplish flowers that appear in early spring b. : a marsh marigold (Caltha palustris) c. : shooting star d. : virginia cowslip 2. : zinc orange |