primula

[ prim-yuh-luh ]

noun

1. primrose ( def 1 ).

primula

/ ˈprɪmjʊlə /

noun

1. any primulaceous plant of the N temperate genus Primula, having white, yellow, pink, or purple funnel-shaped flowers with five spreading petals: includes the primrose, oxlip, cowslip, and polyanthus

Word History and Origins

Origin of primula¹

1745–55; < Medieval Latin prīmula, short for prīmula vēris, literally, first (flower) of spring. See prime, -ule

Word History and Origins

Origin of primula¹

C18: New Latin, from Medieval Latin prīmula ( vēris ) little first one (of the spring)

Example Sentences

Her taste at the Reserve is expressed in the Rhododendron Glen, the Ravine, the candelabra primulas, ginger, cyclamen, oxalis and other wildflowers on the property.

From Seattle Times

Its pastel floral decoration was inspired by her late mother, the Queen Mother's, favourite flowers including primulas, pansies and Albertine roses.

From BBC

Police said Wednesday that the six arrested the previous day for violating forestry laws had collected more than 132 kilograms of primula veris, or cowslip, which can garner 100 euros per kilogram.

From Seattle Times

They range from large magnolia trees with water-lily-like flowers, to spectacular camellias and more than 50 types of primula.

From BBC

Scattered throughout the garden are elegant primulas, not the clownish potted primrose of early spring but slender candelabra types rising from the grassy floor of the forest and then presenting a dainty circle of blooms.

From Washington Post