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mayflooer

nounnature

spring wild primrose, pale-yellow flower

The primrose (Primula vulgaris): a low, pale-yellow wild flower that blooms in spring, often found in fields and hedgerows.

Example in use

Da mayflooer's keekin oot on da brae.

Pronunciation

Say it like this

/MAY-FLOO-er/

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Origin & context

scotscurrentwarmalso: mayflower

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