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Cowslip Definition & Meaning

cowslip
noun
  1. early spring flower common in British isles having fragrant yellow or sometimes purple flowers
  2. swamp plant of Europe and North America having bright yellow flowers resembling buttercups

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What does cowslip mean?
early spring flower common in British isles having fragrant yellow or sometimes purple flowers swamp plant of Europe and North America having bright yellow flowers resembling buttercups
What part of speech is cowslip?
Cowslip is a noun.
How many definitions does cowslip have?
Cowslip has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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