oxlip en · NOUN
Etymology
From Middle English *oxeslyppe, from Old English oxanslyppe (“oxlip”), from oxan, genitive of oxa (“ox”) + slyppe (“paste, slimy substance”). Compare cowslip, of similar formation.
Meanings
- A plant of species Primula elatior, similar to cowslip (Primula veris) but with larger, pale yellow flowers.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| oxlips | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| oxelip | alternative | lexicographic | |
| oxslip | alternative | lexicographic |
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Translations (11)
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