Tulip

['tjuːlɪp] or ['tʊlɪp]

Definition

(noun.) any of numerous perennial bulbous herbs having linear or broadly lanceolate leaves and usually a single showy flower.

Editor: Ricky--From WordNet

Definition

(n.) Any plant of the liliaceous genus Tulipa. Many varieties are cultivated for their beautiful, often variegated flowers.

Typist: Richard

Definition

n. a genus of bulbous plants of the order Liliace with over forty species having highly-coloured bell-shaped flowers.—adj. Tū′lip-eared prick-eared as a dog.—ns. Tulipomā′nia a craze for the cultivation of tulips; Tū′lip-tree a large North American tree having tulip-like flowers; Tū′lip-wood the soft fine straight-grained wood of the tulip-tree.

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