ETYM AS. cűslyppe, cűsloppe, prob. orig., cow's droppings. Related to Slop.
Early spring flower common in British isles having fragrant yellow or sometimes purple flowers; SYN. paigle, Primula veris.
European plant Primula veris of the same genus as the primrose and belonging to the family Primulaceae, with yellow flowers. It is native to temperate regions of the Old World. The oxlip P. elatior is closely related to the cowslip.