Synonyms for oxlip
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
A plant of species Primula elatior, similar to cowslip (Primula veris) but with larger, pale yellow flowers.
Related words
- Phrases
- true oxlip
- Other spellings
- oxslip
Forms
- Plural
- oxlips → primroses, paigles…
Example sentences
- primrose She was as pretty as a primrose.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| oxlip | steady | |
| primrose | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 6 letters
- paigle
- 8 letters
- primrose2
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (primrose2 = 2 syllables).