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1. (n.) cowslip
an English primrose, Primula veris, having fragrant yellow flowers.
2. cowslip
the marsh marigold.
Etymology: (bef. 1000; ME cowslyppe, OE cūslyppe=cūcow1+slyppe, slypa slime; see slip3)
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1. (noun) cowslip, paigle, Primula veris
early spring flower common in British isles having fragrant yellow or sometimes purple flowers
2. (noun) marsh marigold, kingcup, meadow bright, May blob, cowslip, water dragon, Caltha palustris
swamp plant of Europe and North America having bright yellow flowers resembling buttercups
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1. (noun) cowslip
a common flower in England (Primula veris) having yellow blossoms and appearing in early spring. It is often cultivated in the United States
2. (noun) cowslip
in the United States, the marsh marigold (Caltha palustris), appearing in wet places in early spring and often used as a pot herb. It is nearer to a buttercup than to a true cowslip. See Illust. of Marsh marigold
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