primrose

¹

[ prim-rohz ]

noun

1. any plant of the genus Primula, as P. vulgaris English primrose, of Europe, having yellow flowers, or P. sinensis Chinese primrose, of China, having flowers in a variety of colors. Compare primrose family.
2. evening primrose.
3. pale yellow.

adjective

1. of or relating to the primrose.
2. Also primrosed. abounding in primroses:

   a primrose garden.

3. of a pale yellow.

Primrose

²

[ prim-rohz ]

noun

1. Archibald Philip, 5th Earl of Rosebery. Rosebery, Archibald Philip Primrose, 5th Earl of.

primrose

/ ˈprɪmˌrəʊz /

noun

1. any of various temperate primulaceous plants of the genus Primula, esp P. vulgaris of Europe, which has pale yellow flowers
2. short for evening primrose
3. Also calledprimrose yellow a light to moderate yellow, sometimes with a greenish tinge

adjective

1. of, relating to, or abounding in primroses
2. of the colour primrose
3. pleasant or gay

Word History and Origins

Origin of primrose¹

1375–1425; late Middle English primerose < Medieval Latin prīma rosa first rose

Word History and Origins

Origin of primrose¹

C15: from Old French primerose, from Medieval Latin prīma rosa first rose

Example Sentences

In response, Airbnb tells the BBC it has not disclosed the location of the house and is making a “sizeable donation” to the Primrose Hill Community Association.

From BBC

Back in Primrose Hill, Airbnb insists the temporary renovation of the house for competition winners will be returned to normal "in a matter of weeks".

From BBC

That does not appear to have been the case for Primrose Hill, which is already used to people visiting local Bridget Jones film backdrops and Primrose Hill Park with its sweeping views of London's skyline.

From BBC

With its idyllic Regency-style terrace houses, Chalcot Crescent has long caught the eye of the many visitors that descend on Primrose Hill.

From BBC

And down the primrose path it went.

From Salon

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