COWSLIP - Definition & Meaning for Kids
Meaning 1
Part of speech: Noun
early spring flower common in British isles having fragrant yellow or sometimes purple flowers
Categories: Primrose, Primula
Synonyms
Cowslip, Marsh marigold, Meadow bright, Water dragon, Primula veris
🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)
The word "cowslip" comes from Old English cūslyppe, which comes from Middle English cowslyppe. Many other languages have similar words:
- Old English: slūpan
🔗 Related Words
oxlip – A related word in the same word family.
🧩 Fun Fact
Old English shared many words with Old Norse due to Viking settlements in England.