n. 1 a primula, Primula veris, with fragrant yellow flowers and growing in pastures. 2 US a marsh marigold.
[ OE cuslyppe f. cu COW(1) + slyppe slimy substance, i.e. cow-dung ]
n. 1 a primula, Primula veris, with fragrant yellow flowers and growing in pastures. 2 US a marsh marigold.
[ OE cuslyppe f. cu COW(1) + slyppe slimy substance, i.e. cow-dung ]
Concise Oxford English dictionary. Краткий оксфордский словарь английского языка. 2012