Primula
From the botanical name for a genus of flowering plants, derived from Latin primulus meaning "very first".
Meaning and origin
Primula is derived directly from the genus name for a family of plants that includes the primrose and cowslip.
How to pronounce Primula
| English (US) | PRIM-yuh-luh /ˈprɪmjələ/ |
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