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

“We need to take some radical measures,” Roman Primula, a respected epidemiologist, told Czech public radio.

From Washington Times

“We need to take some radical measures,” Roman Primula, a respected epidemiologist, told Czech public radio.

From Seattle Times

“It stopped the mother’s suffering,” said Peter Giannakos, who has owned the Primula Cafe and Restaurant on the town’s main street for 25 years.

From New York Times

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

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