- (n.) A common flower in England (Primula veris) having yellow blossoms and appearing in early spring. It is often cultivated in the United States.
- (n.) In the United States, the marsh marigold (Caltha palustris), appearing in wet places in early spring and often used as a pot herb. It is nearer to a buttercup than to a true cowslip. See Illust. of Marsh marigold.
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| Chicago | Webster's. 2011. "cowslip" http://smartdefine.org/cowslip/definitions/1992519 (accessed September 22, 2026). |
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| MLA | Webster's. "cowslip" 27 May 2011. Web. 22 September 2026. <http://smartdefine.org/cowslip/definitions/1992519> |