01 n. A common flower in England (Primula veris) having yellow blossoms and appearing in early spring. It is often cultivated in the United States.
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A common flower in England (Primula veris) having yellow blossoms and appearing in early spring. It is often cultivated in the United States.(Bot.)
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In the United States, the marsh marigold (Caltha palustris), appearing in wet places in early spring and often used as a pot herb. It is nearer to a buttercup than to a true cowslip. See Illust. of Marsh marigold. See: Marsh marigold
Phrases & compounds
American cowslip —
a pretty flower of the West (Dodecatheon Meadia), belonging to the same order (Primulaceæ) with the English cowslip.
French cowslip —
bear's-ear (Primula Auricula).