A flowering plant of the genus Primula.
"She planted a bright patch of primroses in her garden to welcome the spring sunshine."
To pick primroses.
"We spent our afternoon wandering through the meadow to pick primroses for the school festival."
Of a light yellow colour.
"The primrose petals glowed with a soft, light yellow hue as the sun rose over the garden."
A habitational surname.
"My neighbor, Mr. Primrose, always greets everyone at the end of his row of houses."
The word comes from Medieval Latin combining prima ("first") and rosa ("rose"). It likely refers to the plant's habit of being among the first flowers to bloom in spring.