oxlip

Meaning

Noun

  • The plant Primula elatior (species), similar to cowslip but with larger, pale yellow flowers.

Origin

  • From Middle English *oxeslyppe, from Old English oxanslyppe ("oxlip"), from oxan, genitive of oxa + slyppe. Compare cowslip, of similar formation.

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