Primrose (noun)

1. A herbaceous plant with yellow or pink fragrant flowers that bloom in early spring.
2. A pale yellow color.

Origin:

Middle english from old french primerose, from medieval latin prima rosa, literally 'first rose'.

Examples:

1. The primroses were in full bloom along the path.
2. She wore a primrose yellow dress to the party.
3. The primrose is one of the first flowers to appear in spring.
4. The garden was filled with a variety of colorful primroses.
5. The walls of the room were painted in a soft primrose hue.