Sekirov Dictionary

primrose

UK /ˈpɹɪm.ɹəʊz/US /ˈpɹɪm.ɹoʊz/

noun 6
adjective 1
verb 1
forms 5

noun6

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A flowering plant of the genus Primula.
- A mile or so further on is the intermediate station of Ryhall, smothered with primroses in the season, and at all times a veritable flower garden. — 1946
Specifically, the species Primula acaulis (syn. Primula vulgaris), also called common primrose.
A plant of the family Primulaceae.
A flower of a primrose plant.
A light yellow colour.
A plant of the genus Oenothera, better known as an evening primrose.

adjective1

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Of a light yellow colour.
- Passenger saloons are tastefully furnished with wood veneer and partitions, mottled grey Vyanide walls, pale primrose ceilings and grey floor. — 1961

verb1

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To pick primroses.
- We went primrosing on Sunday and returned with a full basket.

forms

primrosed · primrosing · primroses · more primrose · most primrose

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