■ noun
1》 a woodland and hedgerow plant which produces pale yellow flowers in early spring. [ Primula vulgaris .]
2》 a pale yellow colour.
Phrases
~ path the pursuit of pleasure, especially when bringing disastrous consequences. [with allusion to Shakespeare's Hamlet I. iii. 50.]
Origin
ME: cf. OFr. primerose and med. L. prima rosa , lit. 'first rose'.