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primrose

The correct spelling is primrose.

How to pronounce primrose

noun

IPA: /ˈpɹɪm.ɹəʊz/

Say it like: Pri-mro-se

The correct spelling is primrose. A flowering plant of the genus Primula. For example: "We went primrosing on Sunday and returned with a full basket."

Usage Examples

We went primrosing on Sunday and returned with a full basket.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A flowering plant of the genus Primula.
  2. 2.A plant of the family Primulaceae.
  3. 3.A plant of the genus Oenothera, better known as an evening primrose.
  4. 4.A flower of a primrose plant.
  5. 5.A light yellow colour.

verb

  1. 1.To pick primroses.

adjective

  1. 1.Of a light yellow colour.

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