COWSLIP


Meaning of COWSLIP in English

n.1 a primula, Primula veris, with fragrant yellow flowers and growing in pastures.

2 US a marsh marigold.

Etymology: OE cuslyppe f. cu COW(1) + slyppe slimy substance, i.e. cow-dung

Oxford English vocab.      Оксфордский английский словарь.