Primrose

Word PRIMROSE
Character 8
Hyphenation prim rose
Pronunciations /ˈpɹɪm.ɹəʊz/

Definitions and meanings of "Primrose"

What do we mean by primrose?

Any of numerous plants of the genus Primula, having large basal leaves and clusters of variously colored flowers with a five-lobed bell-shaped or salverform corolla. noun

A plant of the genus Primula; especially, a variety of Primula veris, in which the flowers appear as if on separate peduncles, the short common stalk being hidden beneath the base of the leaves. noun

One of a few other plants with some resemblance to the primrose. See the phrases below. noun

The first or earliest flower; a spring flower. noun

Figuratively, the first or choicest; the flower. noun

In heraldry, a quatrefoil used as a bearing. noun

A pale and somewhat greenish-yellow color. noun

A coal-tar color used in dyeing, being the potassium ethyl salt of tetrabrom-fluorescein. It is mostly used in silk-dyeing, producing pinkish-yellow shades. noun

Of or belonging to a primrose; specifically, resembling a primrose in color; paleyellow.

Abounding with primroses; flowery; gay.

Of or pertaining to the primrose; of the color of a primrose; -- hence, flowery; gay. adjective

An early flowering plant of the genus Primula (Primula vulgaris) closely allied to the cowslip. There are several varieties, as the white-, the red-, the yellow-flowered, etc. Formerly called also primerole, primerolles. noun

Any plant of the genus Primula. noun

An erect biennial herb (Enothera biennis), with yellow vespertine flowers, common in the United States. The name is sometimes extended to other species of the same genus. noun

The two-flowered Narcissus (Narcissus biflorus). noun

An early-flowering plant of the genus Primula, with white, red, or yellow flowers. noun

A plant of the family Primulaceae. noun

A plant of the genus Oenothera. noun

Specifically, the species Primula vulgaris. noun

A flower of a primrose plant. noun

A flowering plant of the genus Primula.

A plant of the family Primulaceae.

A plant of the genus Oenothera, better known as an evening primrose.

A flower of a primrose plant.

A light yellow colour.

A babycake who is one hot tamale! Urban Dictionary

The most beautiful person you could ever meet and if you know someone called primrose keep her close to your heart. Urban Dictionary

Like the smell of a rose the person has a sweet personality and a main character in a story. Urban Dictionary

Strong individual character with an amazing intellectual capacity. She has the ability to brighten up even the darkest of situations. She is a self-driven individual with the capacity to change the world for the good. She is beautiful in every aspect and has a certain glow about her. A person to talk to, someone who is always there for you. Has your back even in your most difficult of moments. She will tell you right from wrong and will make sure her opinion is known. She has the most amazing personality and the biggest heart, once you get to know her. She is slow to love. She doesn't like to move fast, and she takes her time. Urban Dictionary

A short girl with either blonde or peachy colored hair. Primroses often have blue eyes with some heterochromia. They are very talented and love to dance as if no one is around. They like k-pop, and Suga is their bias in BTS. Primroses are very smart and extremely pretty. Urban Dictionary

A beautiful guinea pig who is very beloved and she was loyal and sweet. Urban Dictionary

The primrose seed is a seed needed to clear the Henesys Party Quest. The seed comes in 6 different colours. Henesys Party Quest is an activity you can do together with the rest of a party in the MMORPG called 'Maple Story'. Urban Dictionary

The sweetest little girl out, she got that blonde hair swag and all them chicks be volunteering for her Urban Dictionary

To be "led down the primrose path" is an idiom suggesting that one is being deceived or led astray, often by a hypocrite Urban Dictionary

A primrose lane is for a person, suddently, to have a nice and prosperous flow i life. Urban Dictionary

Synonyms and Antonyms for Primrose

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The word "primrose" in example sentences

Elsewhere they would be called primrose, but the use of the Latin name is appropriate for this place. ❋ Penny (2008)

Many and many a time they visited the enchanted castle; and ever since Lisbeth told the story to her friends, the boys and girls of Germany have called the primrose the ❋ Hartwell [Editor] James (1910)

To know a primrose is a higher thing than to know all the botany of it — just as to know Christ is an infinitely higher thing than to know all theology, all that is said about his person, or babbled about his work. ❋ 1824-1905 (1885)

And it was nothing more, 'would have been a whit roused from its apathy by the information that the primrose is a Dicotyledonous Exogen, with a monopetalous corolla and ❋ Washington Gladden (1877)

To know a primrose is a higher thing than to know all the botany of it -- just as to know Christ is an infinitely higher thing than to know all theology, all that is said about his person, or babbled about his work. ❋ George MacDonald (1864)

And it was nothing more, -- would have been a whit roused from its apathy by the information that the primrose is a Dicotyledonous Exogen, with a monopetalous corolla and central placentation. ❋ Thomas Henry Huxley (1860)

And it was nothing more, -- would have been a whit roused from its apathy, by the information that the primrose is a Dicotyledonous Exogen, with a monopetalous corolla and central placentation. ❋ Thomas Henry Huxley (1860)

On the whole, the primrose is a poet's and a painter's flower. ❋ Harriet Beecher Stowe (1853)

The Brummel school -- that is, the primrose-glove adventurers -- were a very different order of men from the present-day fellows, who take a turn in Circassia or China, or a campaign with Garibaldi; and who, with all their defects, are men of mettle and pluck and daring. ❋ Charles James Lever (1839)

Now it is to tell us that he has found yellow archangel growing under a sequestered hedge "on the left hand as you go from the village of Hampstead, near London, to the church," or that "this amiable and pleasant kind of primrose" (a sort of oxlip) was first brought to light by Mr. Hesketh, "a diligent searcher after simples," in a Yorkshire wood. ❋ Edmund Gosse (1888)

At first it has a kind of primrose tint, but, when subjected to heat, or to the sun, turns green. ❋ Benjamin Lumley (1843)

The primrose is distinguished by two differing flowers: the pin-eyed and thrum-eyed. ❋ Unknown (2011)

But the bruise-blue Rothmans and primrose Wisdens always survive the cull and always will no matter how comprehensive the web's wonderful statistical databases become. ❋ Unknown (2011)

Zestra is a blend of borage seed oil, evening primrose oil, angelica root extract, and coleus extract. ❋ Maria Rodale (2011)

Interestingly, borage and evening primrose oil contain large amounts of gamma-linolenic acid GLA, an omega-6 fatty acid, which theoretically can get metabolized to prostaglandin, a compound that could increase blood flow and enhance nerve communication. ❋ Maria Rodale (2011)

But a friend introduced him to avant-garde theatre, thereby launching him on the primrose path into the arts. ❋ Unknown (2012)

The slim robe of primrose satin with its graceful train caught to one wrist, is relieved by a waistbelt and ornaments of glittering malachite green, the green note being repeated in a hair ribbon showing under the quaint poke bonnet of primrose straw. ❋ Unknown (2009)

There is an abundance of folklore associated with the primrose, including the belief that if you keep chickens and happen to see a single primrose, you should dance around it three times to ward off bad eggs; that a single primrose left on your doorstep will keep away witches; and that bunches of the flower hung in a dairy will prevent fairies from stealing the milk. ❋ Unknown (2011)

Few know these days that the primrose is also known as the butter rose and is associated with the Norse goddess Freya, while in Victorian times it symbolised the innocence of lost children. ❋ Unknown (2011)

[oh] [look at] her its primrose ❋ Primmg (2008)

Primrose is so [kind] ❋ TheLegendaryDoDo (2018)

Ryan is a really [nice girl]. You can say she is like a [primrose] [in real life]. ❋ 21_wishes_in_a_dream (2017)

Yesterday I met an interesting individual with the [purest] of [hearts], she must be Primrose. I hope to stay her [baby daddy] (☺♥) ❋ Tanashe03 :) (2021)

[Damn], [look at that] Primrose ❋ Aheckinghecker (2018)

I [miss] Primrose. ❋ Spookybuddies (2018)

Dude#1: "Which one do we need?" Dude#2: "[The yellow] [primrose seed]." Dude#3: "Done, I [found it]." ❋ Maximize Effort (2009)

"[Primrose Everdeen]" "I [volunteer] as [tribute]" ❋ Hollafgts (2014)

Don't let that girl [lead] [you down] the [primrose path]. ❋ FreakTower (2012)

Oh, look at my friend here, he´s [walkin]´ down primrose lane; new [good job] and new gorgeous girlfriend, [all out] of the blue.. ❋ Train In The Distance (2009)

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