cowslip

cow·slip

noun \ˈkau̇-ˌslip\

Definition of COWSLIP

1

: a common European primrose (Primula veris) with fragrant yellow flowers

2

: marsh marigold

Origin of COWSLIP

Middle English cowslyppe, from Old English cūslyppe, literally, cow dung, from cū cow + slypa, slyppe paste

First Known Use: before 12th century

Rhymes with COWSLIP

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cowslip

noun    (Concise Encyclopedia)

Any of several flowering plants, including (chiefly in British usage) the wild primrose (Primula veris) and (in U.S. usage) the marsh marigold (Caltha palustris). P. veris, once so abundant that it was used freely to make cowslip wine, is now much less common. Both P. veris and C. palustris are used in herbal remedies.