Meaning of primrose in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈprɪmˌroʊz/

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  1. Noun

    primrose

    Etymology

    late Middle English: compare with Old French primerose and medieval Latin prima rosa, literally ‘first rose’

    Definitions

    1. any of numerous short-stemmed plants of the genus Primula having tufted basal leaves and showy flowers clustered in umbels or heads

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