oxlip
/ˈɑksˌlɪp/
noun
- A wild plant with pale yellow flowers that grows in woods and meadows, similar to a cowslip or primrose.
- We spotted a patch of oxlip while hiking through the nature reserve.
- The oxlip's delicate flowers are a favorite subject for botanical painters.
- In early spring, the oxlip blooms along the forest edge.