Cowslip

n.	1.	(Bot.) A common flower in England (Primula veris) having yellow blossoms and appearing in early spring. It is often cultivated in the United States.
	2.	In the United States, the marsh marigold (Caltha palustris), appearing in wet places in early spring and often used as a pot herb. It is nearer to a buttercup than to a true cowslip. See Illust. of Marsh marigold. American cowslip (Bot.) a pretty flower of the West (Dodecatheon Meadia), belonging to the same order (Primulaceæ) with the English cowslip. French cowslip (Bot.) bear's-ear (Primula Auricula).

Noun	1.	cowslip - early spring flower common in British isles having fragrant yellow or sometimes purple flowers Synonyms: Primula veris, paigle
	2.	cowslip - swamp plant of Europe and North America having bright yellow flowers resembling buttercups Synonyms: Caltha palustris, kingcup, marsh marigold, May blob, meadow bright, water dragon

paigle, primrose, primula, Primula veris