(1):
(a.) An early flowering plant of the genus Primula (P. vulgaris) closely allied to the cowslip. There are several varieties, as the white-, the red-, the yellow-flowered, etc. Formerly called also primerole, primerolles.
(2):
(a.) Any plant of the genus Primula.
(3):
(a.) Of or pertaining to the primrose; of the color of a primrose; - hence, flowery; gay.