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Definition of parrot tulip

parrot tulip

Plural:parrot tulips
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parrot tulip Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A horticultural group of late-spring blooming tulips characterized by large, brightly colored, heavily ruffled, and fringed petals that resemble the plumage of a bird.

Example

"The florist designed a striking centerpiece using bold yellow and red parrot tulips to add dramatic texture to the arrangement."

• Nearby Words

parotia
parrot
parrot snake
parrot tulip
parrot's beak
parrotbill
parrotfinch

Word Origin & Etymology

Named for their deeply fringed, scalloped, and ruffled petals, as well as their vivid, often variegated colors, which visually evoke the dramatic plumage of a tropical parrot.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Parrot tulip. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/parrot tulip
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