HyperDic: cowslip

English > 2 senses of the word cowslip:
NOUNplantcowslip, paigle, Primula verisearly spring flower common in British isles having fragrant yellow or sometimes purple flowers
plantcowslip, marsh marigold, kingcup, meadow bright, May blob, water dragon, Caltha palustrisswamp plant of Europe and North America having bright yellow flowers resembling buttercups
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English > cowslip: 2 senses > noun 1, plant
MeaningEarly spring flower common in British isles having fragrant yellow or sometimes purple flowers.
Synonymspaigle, Primula veris
Broaderprimrose, primulaAny of numerous short-stemmed plants of the genus Primula having tufted basal leaves and showy flowers clustered in umbels or heads
Spanishbellorita, clavelina
CatalanPrimula veris
English > cowslip: 2 senses > noun 2, plant
Meaningswamp plant of Europe and North America having bright yellow flowers resembling buttercups.
Synonymsmarsh marigold, kingcup, meadow bright, May blob, water dragon, Caltha palustris
Member ofCaltha, genus CalthaA genus of Caltha
Broadermarsh plant, bog plant, swamp plantA semiaquatic plant that grows in soft wet land
Spanishcalta, calta palustre, verruguera
CatalanCaltha palustris

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