Cowslips

/ˈkaʊslɪps/ noun

Definition

Plural of cowslip; multiple plants of the bright yellow wildflower species common in meadows and fields.

Etymology

Regular English plural of 'cowslip', using the '-s' suffix. The word maintains its form from Middle English through modern usage.

Kelly Says

Cowslips were so culturally important that traditional English meadow management specifically aimed to preserve them—farmers would leave certain fields unmowed just to keep cowslip populations healthy for both beauty and folk medicine uses.

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