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Definition of Tulip

1. Noun. Any of numerous perennial bulbous herbs having linear or broadly lanceolate leaves and usually a single showy flower.

Definition of Tulip

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

Definition of Tulip

1. a flowering plant [n -S]

Medical Definition of Tulip

1. Any plant of the liliaceous genus Tulipa. Many varieties are cultivated for their beautiful, often variegated flowers. Tulip tree. A large American tree bearing tuliplike flowers. See Liriodendron. A West Indian malvaceous tree (Paritium, or Hibiscus, tiliaceum). Origin: 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. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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