First Known Use: 14th century
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primrose
noun prim·rose \ˈprim-ˌrōz\
: a small plant with flowers that are usually a pale yellow color
Full Definition of PRIMROSE
: 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
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Primrose
biographical name
Definition of PRIMROSE
Archibald Philip — see rosebery
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primrose
noun prim·rose \ˈprim-ˌrōz\
Definition of PRIMROSE for Kids
: a small plant with large leaves and showy often yellow or pink flowers
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