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Tulip - Dictionary Definition and Overview |
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Tulip : (noun)
1: any of numerous perennial bulbous herbs having linear or
broadly lanceolate leaves and usually a single showy
flower
Based on WordNet 2.0
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Tulip : \Tu"lip\, n. [F. tulipe, OF. also tulipan, It. tulipano,
tulipa, from Turk. tulbend, dulbend, literally, a turban,
Per. dulband; -- so called from the resemblance of the form
of this flower to a turban. See Turban.] (Bot.)
Any plant of the liliaceous genus Tulipa. Many varieties
are cultivated for their beautiful, often variegated flowers.
Tulip tree.
(a) A large American tree bearing tuliplike flowers. See
Liriodendron.
(b) A West Indian malvaceous tree ({Paritium, or Hibiscus,
tiliaceum).
Based on WordNet (r) 2.0 (August 2003)
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Example Usage of Tulip |
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teazzyung: in bed now where's the petals of a Tulip when u need em.. ;-) |
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craighatting: reading up on Tulip, so interesting. |
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bjnilesh: http://twitpic.com/ublnl - Christmas Tulip.... |
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