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

Examples of primrose in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web These dresses retail for anywhere between $150 - $180 depending on the print (extra primrose will cost) which is admittedly a lot to spend on a cotton sack. Brie Schwartz, Glamour, 23 July 2024 The blend of avocado, rapeseed and primrose oils is rich in antioxidants and doesn’t get absorbed into the skin immediately (which buys you more time to complete all your gua sha movements). Venus Wong, refinery29.com, 20 Mar. 2024 In wind tunnel experiments, Chan and company tested how well hawkmoths located different scent sources, including their fake floral scent, a real flower, and their primrose perfume mixed with nitrate radicals and ozone in similar concentrations to what might be expected in an urban setting. Popular Science, 8 Feb. 2024 In turn, this reduction would lead primroses to produce 28 percent fewer seeds, the scientists write. Christian Thorsberg, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Feb. 2024 See all Example Sentences for primrose 

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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

Dictionary Entries Near primrose

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Cite this Entry

“Primrose.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/primrose. Accessed 14 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

primrose

noun
prim·​rose ˈprim-ˌrōz How to pronounce primrose (audio)
: any of a genus of herbs with large leaves arranged at the base of the stem and showy variously colored flowers in clusters on leafless stalks

Biographical Definition

Primrose

biographical name

Archibald Philip see rosebery

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