primrose
primrose Lexical Profile
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• noun
A widely cultivated woodland plant (Primula vulgaris) native to Europe, producing pale yellow flowers in early spring.
"We planted a border of primroses along the garden path to welcome the spring."
A pale yellow color resembling the flowers of the primrose plant.
"The walls of the nursery were painted in a soft primrose."
• adjective
Having a pale, delicate yellow color.
"She decorated the sunroom with light primrose curtains to brighten the space."
Word Nuance & Usage
Despite its name, the primrose is not a true rose; it belongs to an entirely different botanical family (Primulaceae).
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Word Origin & Etymology
From Middle English 'primerose', via Old French from the Medieval Latin 'prima rosa' (first rose), named because it is among the earliest flowers to bloom in spring.
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