primrose

CEFRB2

/ˈpɹɪm.ɹoʊz/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A small plant with pale yellow flowers.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    A plant of the family Primulaceae.

Examples

  • She was as pretty as a primrose.

  • We went primrosing on Sunday and returned with a full basket.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
3
Synonyms
4

Also pronounced

  • /ˈpɹɪm.ɹəʊz/

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. A flowering plant of the genus Primula.

  2. Specifically, the species Primula acaulis (syn. Primula vulgaris), also called common primrose.

  3. A plant of the genus Oenothera, better known as an evening primrose.

More examples

In context

  • Here is spring were celandine, marsh marigold, wind-flower, primrose, cowslip and dog's violet.

  • A mile or so further on is the intermediate station of Ryhall, smothered with primroses in the season, and at all times a veritable flower garden.

  • Passenger saloons are tastefully furnished with wood veneer and partitions, mottled grey Vyanide walls, pale primrose ceilings and grey floor.

Synonyms

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The low-growing blank has a rosette of leaves and produces pale yellow flowers.

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Origin

noun

From Middle English primerose, from Old French primerose, from Medieval Latin prima (“first”) + rosa (“rose”). The designation may derive from the fact that certain species of primroses are among the earliest flowers to bloom in the spring season.