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Definition of Liriodendron
1. Noun. Tulip trees.
Generic synonyms: Magnoliid Dicot Genus
Group relationships: Family Magnoliaceae, Magnolia Family, Magnoliaceae
Member holonyms: Canary Whitewood, Liriodendron Tulipifera, Tulip Poplar, Tulip Tree, Yellow Poplar
Definition of Liriodendron
1. n. A genus of large and very beautiful trees of North America, having smooth, shining leaves, and handsome, tuliplike flowers; tulip tree; whitewood; -- called also canoewood. Liriodendron tulipifera is the only extant species, but there were several others in the Cretaceous epoch.
Definition of Liriodendron
1. Noun. Any of several large North American trees, of the genus ''Liriodendron'', that have tulip-like flowers; especially ''Liriodendron tulipifera'', the tulip tree ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Medical Definition of Liriodendron
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Origin: NL, fr. Gr. Lily + tree.
Lexicographical Neighbors of Liriodendron
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