noun / adjective
primrose
PRIM-rohz/ˈprɪmrəʊz/
A low spring-blooming plant especially known for pale yellow flowers.
The primrose has pale yellow flowers above its wrinkled green leaves.
Etymology
The name's “first rose” image points to flowers appearing early in spring. It names the plant by its place near the beginning of the flowering season.
More examples
- Primroses bloom along the shady path each spring.
- I plant a primrose beside the front steps.
- The bedroom walls are painted a soft primrose yellow.
Forms
primrose · primroses
Similar words
- primula
- Primula covers the broader genus, including primroses and related plants.