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oxlip

noun

ox·lip | \ ˈäk-ˌslip

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Definition of oxlip

: a Eurasian primula (Primula elatior) having usually yellow flowers

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First Known Use of oxlip

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for oxlip

Middle English *oxeslippe, from Old English oxanslyppe, literally, ox dung, from oxa ox + slypa, slyppe paste — more at slip

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