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cowslip

noun cow·slip \ˈka-ˌslip\

: a wild plant with small yellow flowers that smell sweet

Full Definition of COWSLIP

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:  a common European primrose (Primula veris) with fragrant yellow flowers
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Origin of COWSLIP

Middle English cowslyppe, from Old English cūslyppe, literally, cow dung, from cow + slypa, slyppe paste
First Known Use: before 12th century

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