Word Finder - primrose

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A flowering plant of the genus Primula.

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A plant of the family Primulaceae.

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

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A flower of a primrose plant.

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A light yellow colour.

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To pick primroses.

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

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Of a light yellow colour.

The peduncle is simple, bearing a single flower, as in primrose; or branched, as in London-pride.

The borough includes almost the whole of Regent's Park, with a portion of Primrose Hill north of it.

The leaves form a radical rosette as in Primula (primrose, cowslip, &c.), or there is a well-developed aerial stem which is erect, as in species of Lysimachia, or creeping, as in Lysimachia Nummularia (creeping jenny or money-wort).

The same year he was recalled to Bordeaux, where he was appointed the colleague of Dr Primrose; and when Francis Gomarus was removed to Leiden, Cameron, in 1618, was appointed professor of divinity at Saumur, the principal seminary of the French Protestants.

I have bought others, including primrose and lady's smock.

The primrose is associated with the name of Lord Beaconsfield (q.v.), as being preferred by him to other flowers.

PreCambrian rocks are represented by the gneisses of Primrose Hill and schists of Rushton in Shropshire; by the gneisses forming the core of the Malvern Hills, and by the ancient volcanic and other rocks of the Wrekin, Charnwood Forest and Nuneaton.

Ox and sheep tallow, with the addition of resin, are the primary materials for making the hard yellow or primrose soaps; these tallows are often adulterated.

In the south-east Hampstead includes the greater part of Primrose Hill, a public ground adjacent to the north side of Regent's Park.

On the day of the unveiling of Lord Beaconsfield's statue all the members of the Conservative party in the House of Commons were decorated with the primrose.

Wolff therefore said to Lord Randolph Churchill, " Let us found a primrose league."

The eggs are very remarkable objects, curiously unlike those of other birds; and their shell looks as if it were of highly-burnished metal or glazed porcelain, presenting also various colours, which seem to be constant in the particular species, from pale primrose to sage-green or light indigo, or from chocolate brown to pinkish orange.

Other prominent species are Campanula, Pyrethrum, aconite, Cephaelis, speedwell, Alchemilla sericea, Centaurea macrocephala, Primula grandis and a species of primrose.

Sir John had married Donne's old friend, Mrs Magdalen Herbert, for whom Donne wrote two of the most ingenious of his lyrics, "The Primrose" and "The Autumnal."

The anniversary of his death has since been honoured in an unprecedented manner, the 19th of April being celebrated as "Primrose Day" - the primrose, for reasons impossible accurately to define, being popularly supposed to have been Disraeli's favourite flower.

Ground flora includes dog's mercury, bluebell, primrose and wood avens.

You can nearly always spot them pushing the buggy about on Primrose Hill.

It is, therefore, very improbable that a pure cowslip crossed by a primrose should ever produce a primrose in appearance pure.

Fish oil supplementation versus evening primrose oil supplementation Trial B compared fish oil against evening primrose oil supplementation Trial B compared fish oil against evening primrose oil in 29 patients.

Certain essential oils are good but oils to be avoided include evening primrose, rosemary, hyssop, sweet fennel and sage.

Celtic lore says rubbing primrose flowers over your eyelids can gie you a way into the fairy word.

He has left it to Primrose to handle the business; he can have his companion if he secures the papal nuncio 's approval.

Look out for its rather dog-eared, pale primrose yellow perianth chiseled, richer yellow trumpet, and slightly nodding poise.

Primrose is kindly, naive and a little pompous.

The toilets had primrose yellow furnishings with matching plastic panels.

I bought it as pale primrose in 1989 and used it as a hack to keep my B GT fresh for the shows.

Look out for the majestic buzzard soaring overhead, and the pale yellow primrose underfoot.

Primrose Product information This charming native primrose Product information This charming native primrose is one of the first spring flowers.

The nationally scarce endemic Scottish primrose Primula scotica is also present.

The blend is finished with evening primrose which has been added for its positive effect on the skin.

Some plants, such as the once prolific bird's eye primrose, have gone for ever.

We also offer reflexology and aromatherapy, sell Evening Primrose tablets, and give advice and support to patients and their carers.

Other plants such as primrose, wood speedwell and wood melick are also abundant.

Thus leaves arising from the crown of the root, as in Phyllo- the primrose, are called radical; those on the stem are cauline; on flower-stalks, floral leaves (see Flower).

I have bought others, including primrose and lady 's smock.

Cod liver oil, evening primrose oil or starflower oil are also anti-inflammatory.

This was shortly before Primrose was withdrawn for an overhaul, carried out by the railroad 's Loco Department.

For beautiful, soft skin, discerning women have turned to cocoa butter evening of primrose oil for centuries.

Evening primrose oil has been used historically for female-related issues, such as symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and menopause.

According to the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, there is not enough scientific evidence to support use of evening primrose oil for diseases other than eczema, rheumatoid arthritis and breast pain.

Evening primrose oil is a supplement that is extracted from the seeds of the evening primrose plant, properly called Oenothera Biennis.

Skin disorders such as eczema, acne, rosacea and psoriasis are often treated with evening primrose oil.

The evening primrose plant grows as a wildflower in North America, Europe and parts of Asia.

Evening Primrose gets its name from the fact that its yellow flowers only open in the evening.

The oil of the evening primrose is then used in cosmetics and pharmaceuticals.

Rich in vitamins and minerals, the seeds of the primrose also provide omega-6 fatty acids that are necessary for a host of bodily functions, including making insulin, regulating the heart and mood and promoting blood flow.

It is believed the high GLA content is what gives the evening primrose oil its unique healing properties.

There are a variety of ways to derive benefits from cocoa butter and evening primrose oil.

Soaps, lotions and creams featuring cocoa butter evening of primrose oil make excellent skin hydrators and softeners, and may also offer medicinal value in treating a variety of conditions.

Canada's leading independent health and wellness retailers offer a product called Health First® Evening Primrose Oil.