Definition of "primrose" in English

noun

1. A flowering plant of the genus Primula.

2. A plant of the family Primulaceae.

3. A plant of the genus Oenothera, better known as an evening primrose.

4. A flower of a primrose plant.

5. A light yellow colour.

adjective

1. Of a light yellow colour.

verb

1. (intransitive) To pick primroses.

   • We went primrosing on Sunday and returned with a full basket.