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Definition of tulip

tulip

/ˈtuː.lɪp/
tu · lip
Plural:tulips
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tulip Lexical Profile

tulip Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A spring-flowering bulbous plant of the lily family, native to Eurasia, characterized by large, brightly colored, cup-shaped flowers.

Example

"We planted hundreds of tulips in the garden to ensure a vibrant display of colors in the spring."

• Nearby Words

tulbaghia
tule
tuliman
tulip
tulip tree
tulipa
tulsa

Word Origin & Etymology

From modern Latin 'tulipa' or French 'tulipe', derived from Ottoman Turkish 'tülbent' (turban), owing to the flower's resemblance to a turban when in full bloom.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Tulip. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/tulip
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