COWSLIP


Meaning of COWSLIP in English

/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 ]

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