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- [kou-slip]
- /ˈkaʊ slɪp/
- /ˈkaʊ.slɪp/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kou-slip]
- /ˈkaʊ slɪp/
Definitions of cowslip word
- countable noun cowslip A cowslip is a small wild plant with yellow, sweet-smelling flowers. 3
- noun cowslip a primrose, Primula veris, native to temperate regions of the Old World, having fragrant yellow flowers 3
- noun cowslip a European primrose (Primula veris) with yellow or purple flowers 3
- noun cowslip marsh marigold 3
- noun cowslip shooting star (sense 2) 3
- noun cowslip Virginia cowslip 3
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Origin of cowslip
First appearance:
before 1000 One of the 6% oldest English words
before 1000; Middle English cowslyppe, Old English cūslyppe, equivalent to cū cow1 + slyppe, slypa slime; see slip3
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Parts of speech for Cowslip
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cowslip popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 52% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
cowslip usage trend in Literature
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