ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun
( -s )
Usage: often attributive
Etymology: Middle English cowslyppe, from Old English cūslyppe, literally, cow dung, from cū cow + slyppe, slypa pulp, paste — more at cow , slip
1.
a. : a primrose ( Primula veris ) that is common in the British isles and has umbels of fragrant yellow or sometimes purplish flowers that appear in early spring
b. : a marsh marigold ( Caltha palustris )
c. : shooting star
d. : virginia cowslip
2. : zinc orange