"primrosey" meaning in English

See primrosey in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Forms: more primrosey [comparative], most primrosey [superlative]
Head templates: {{en-adj}} primrosey (comparative more primrosey, superlative most primrosey)
  1. Alternative spelling of primrosy. Tags: alt-of, alternative Alternative form of: primrosy
    Sense id: en-primrosey-en-adj-tbxW~LNz Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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