COWSLIP


Meaning of COWSLIP in English

■ noun a wild primula with clusters of drooping fragrant yellow flowers in spring. [ Primula veris .]

↘North American term for marsh marigold .

Origin

OE cūslyppe , from cū 'cow' + slipa , slyppe 'slime'.

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