/kow"slip/ , n.
1. an English primrose, Primula veris, having fragrant yellow flowers.
2. the marsh marigold.
3. See shooting star (def. 2).
4. See Virginia cowslip .
[ bef. 1000; ME cowslyppe, OE cuslyppe, equiv. to cu COW 1 + slyppe, slypa slime; see SLIP 3 ]