"primrosy" meaning in All languages combined

See primrosy on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

Forms: more primrosy [comparative], most primrosy [superlative], primrosey [alternative]
Etymology: From primrose + -y. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|primrose|y}} primrose + -y Head templates: {{en-adj}} primrosy (comparative more primrosy, superlative most primrosy)
  1. Having primroses growing.

Alternative forms

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