oxlip

Hello, you have come here looking for the meaning of the word oxlip. In DICTIOUS you will not only get to know all the dictionary meanings for the word oxlip, but we will also tell you about its etymology, its characteristics and you will know how to say oxlip in singular and plural. Everything you need to know about the word oxlip you have here. The definition of the word oxlip will help you to be more precise and correct when speaking or writing your texts. Knowing the definition ofoxlip, as well as those of other words, enriches your vocabulary and provides you with more and better linguistic resources.

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Middle English *oxeslyppe, from Old English oxanslyppe (“oxlip”), from oxan, genitive of oxa (“ox”) + slyppe (“paste, slimy substance”). Compare cowslip, of similar formation.

Noun

oxlip (plural oxlips)

  1. A plant of species Primula elatior, similar to cowslip (Primula veris) but with larger, pale yellow flowers.
    Synonym: true oxlip

Derived terms

Translations

References

Wikious
Boobota
Sagapedia