cowslip
noun
cow·slip
ˈkau̇-ˌslip 
1
: a common European primrose (Primula veris) with fragrant yellow flowers
2
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The perennial is often called Bethlehem sage, spotted dog, and Jerusalem cowslip.
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Arricca Elin Sansone, Country Living, 4 Feb. 2023
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.
—Fox News, 26 Apr. 2018
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Arricca Elin Sansone, Country Living, 4 Feb. 2023
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.
—Fox News, 26 Apr. 2018
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“Cowslip.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cowslip. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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cowslip
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cow·slip
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