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单词 primrosy
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Definition of primrosy in English:

primrosy

(also primrosey)
adjective ˈprɪmrəʊzi
  • 1Abounding in or characterized by primroses; of or belonging to a primrose; resembling a primrose, especially in colour.

  • 2Figurative. Easy or pleasurable.

Origin

Early 19th century; earliest use found in Mary Russell Mitford (1787–1855), playwright and writer. From primrose + -y, probably originally after rosy. In sense 2 after Primrose League.

Definition of primrosy in US English:

primrosy

(also primrosey)
adjectiveˈprɪmrəʊzi
  • 1Abounding in or characterized by primroses; of or belonging to a primrose; resembling a primrose, especially in colour.

  • 2Figurative. Easy or pleasurable.

Origin

Early 19th century; earliest use found in Mary Russell Mitford (1787–1855), playwright and writer. From primrose + -y, probably originally after rosy. In sense 2 after Primrose League.

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