Cowslip(n.)
- A common flower in England (Primula veris) having yellow blossoms and appearing in early spring. It is often cultivated in the United States.
Cowslip(n.)
- In the United States, the marsh marigold (Caltha palustris), appearing in wet places in early spring and often used as a pot herb. It is nearer to a buttercup than to a true cowslip. See Illust. of Marsh marigold.