01 n. Any plant of the liliaceous genus Tulipa. Many varieties are cultivated for their beautiful, often variegated flowers.
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Any plant of the liliaceous genus Tulipa. Many varieties are cultivated for their beautiful, often variegated flowers.(Bot.)
Phrases & compounds
Tulip tree —
A large American tree (Liriodendron tulipifera) of the magnolia family (Magnoliaceae) bearing tuliplike flowers. See Liriodendron.