COWSLIP


Meaning of COWSLIP in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' kau ̇ - ˌ slip

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English cowslyppe, from Old English c ū slyppe, literally, cow dung, from c ū cow + slypa, slyppe paste

Date: before 12th century

1 : a common European primrose ( Primula veris ) with fragrant yellow flowers

2 : MARSH MARIGOLD

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