oxlip

/ˌɑksˈlɪp/
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Other forms: oxlips

Definitions of oxlip
  1. noun
    Eurasian primrose with yellow flowers clustered in a one-sided umbel
    synonyms: Primula elatior, paigle
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    type of:
    primrose, primula
    any of numerous short-stemmed plants of the genus Primula having tufted basal leaves and showy flowers clustered in umbels or heads
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