n.
Pronunciation: ' prim- ˌ r ō z
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English primerose, from Anglo-French, from prime first + rose rose ― more at PRIME , ROSE
Date: 14th century
: 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