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BNC: 16043 COCA: 24845

primrose

1 ENTRIES FOUND:
primrose /ˈprɪmˌroʊz/ noun
plural primroses
primrose
/ˈprɪmˌroʊz/
noun
plural primroses
Learner's definition of PRIMROSE
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: a small plant with flowers that are usually a pale yellow color报春花;淡黄色

primrose path

: an easy way of living or proceeding that will lead to problems later放纵的生活方式;堕落之路;易走但危险的道路
BNC: 16043 COCA: 24845

primrose

noun

prim·​rose ˈprim-ˌrōz How to pronounce primrose (audio)
: any of a genus (Primula of the family Primulaceae, the primrose family) of perennial herbs with large tufted basal leaves and showy variously colored flowers compare evening primrose

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web The cream features Augustinus Bader's signature TFC8 blend plus primrose, avocado, and argan oils to plump the skin and reduce fine lines. Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 5 Aug. 2022 Depending on the variety, primrose can grow between 6 to 20 inches tall and 8 to 20 inches wide. Lauren Smith Mcdonough, House Beautiful, 25 May 2022 Other highlights include her primrose and white gingham (pocketed, always a good thing) tweed dress. Vogue, 3 June 2022 This lip oil has five fun shades, each of which has primrose oil to give lips a vinyl-like glow. Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 2 June 2022 The common wild primrose (primula vulgaris) does best with full shade. Lauren Smith Mcdonough, House Beautiful, 25 May 2022 Even the yellow is not fixed; varieties are available in shades both hot and cool, including primrose and lemon. Adrian Higgins, Washington Post, 20 Sep. 2021 Discard the skinnier violet and primrose roots and any seedpods in the garbage. BostonGlobe.com, 6 June 2021 Another flower that rates almost as high for blooms in the shade is primrose, also called primula. ExpressNews.com, 19 Nov. 2020 See More

Word History

Etymology

Middle English primerose, from Anglo-French, from prime first + rose rose — more at prime, rose

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of primrose was in the 15th century
BNC: 16043 COCA: 24845

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