Primrose

Pronunciation: /prɪm.roʊz/

Definitions of primrose

noun a plant of the genus Primula, typically having pale yellow flowers

Example Sentences

A1 I picked a beautiful primrose from the garden.

A2 The primrose is a delicate flower that blooms in the spring.

B1 She planted a row of primroses along the edge of her garden.

B2 The primrose is known for its vibrant colors and sweet fragrance.

C1 The primrose is often used in herbal medicine for its healing properties.

C2 Botanists study the primrose to understand its unique genetic makeup.

Examples of primrose in a Sentence

formal The primrose is a delicate flower often found in gardens and meadows.

informal I love how pretty those primroses look in the garden.

slang Check out those cool primroses over there!

figurative Her smile was like a primrose blooming in the darkness of winter.

Grammatical Forms of primrose

• plural: primroses
• comparative: more primrose
• superlative: most primrose
• present tense: primrosing
• future tense: will primrose
• perfect tense: have primrosed
• continuous tense: is primrosing
• singular: primrose
• positive degree: primrose
• infinitive: to primrose
• gerund: primrosing
• participle: primrosed

Origin and Evolution of primrose

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'primrose' originated from the Latin word 'prima rosa' which means 'first rose'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe the early spring-blooming flower, the term 'primrose' has evolved to also refer to a pale yellow color and is used metaphorically to describe something delicate or dainty.