Cowslip
noun
A small European plant with yellow flowers.
In spring, the meadow is full of blooming cowslips.

Often appears as...
- wild cowslip
- cowslip wine
noun
A North American plant with bell shaped flowers.
The cowslips by the river were in full bloom.

Often appears as...
- american cowslip
- golden cowslip
noun
A small European plant with yellow flowers.
In spring, the meadow is full of blooming cowslips.

Often appears as...
- wild cowslip
- cowslip wine
noun
A North American plant with bell shaped flowers.
The cowslips by the river were in full bloom.

Often appears as...
- american cowslip
- golden cowslip
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Seasonal Reference
Cowslip is often mentioned in relation to spring, indicating a natural setting.

The countryside was dotted with the yellow of cowslips come April.
Literary Mention
Cowslips are found in poetry and literature; they are symbolic of rural beauty and grace.

Poets likened her cheeks to the soft hue of cowslips.
Cultural Symbol
In some cultures, cowslips symbolize youth and are used in folklore and traditional celebrations.

They wore chains of cowslips during the May Day festivities.
Seasonal Reference
Cowslip is often mentioned in relation to spring, indicating a natural setting.

The countryside was dotted with the yellow of cowslips come April.
Literary Mention
Cowslips are found in poetry and literature; they are symbolic of rural beauty and grace.

Poets likened her cheeks to the soft hue of cowslips.
Cultural Symbol
In some cultures, cowslips symbolize youth and are used in folklore and traditional celebrations.

They wore chains of cowslips during the May Day festivities.
Seasonal Reference
Cowslip is often mentioned in relation to spring, indicating a natural setting.

The countryside was dotted with the yellow of cowslips come April.
Literary Mention
Cowslips are found in poetry and literature; they are symbolic of rural beauty and grace.

Poets likened her cheeks to the soft hue of cowslips.
Cultural Symbol
In some cultures, cowslips symbolize youth and are used in folklore and traditional celebrations.

They wore chains of cowslips during the May Day festivities.
Quote examples
Dorothea Dix
American Activist
What child has ever known the country and has not twined hundreds of fragrant wreaths with the yellow shining cowslip and the more frail and delicate violet - mingling here and there green leaves culled from the odorous eglantine, or, as we more commonly call it, sweetbriar.

Quote examples
Dorothea Dix
American Activist
What child has ever known the country and has not twined hundreds of fragrant wreaths with the yellow shining cowslip and the more frail and delicate violet - mingling here and there green leaves culled from the odorous eglantine, or, as we more commonly call it, sweetbriar.

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