From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishprimulaprim‧u‧la /ˈprɪmjələ/ noun [countable] HBPa small wild or garden plant with brightly coloured flowers
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primula• This small natural-looking pool is framed by a richly varied planting including variegated grasses and irises, hostas and primulas.• He created a water garden at his former home in the Cotswolds and grew primulas with great skill.• Amongst the flowers that turn a very dark colour when pressed are deep red primulas and auriculas, as well as small orchids.• The problem seems to affect people sensitive to primulas. 