tulip Definition

any of a genus (Tulipa) of Eurasian bulbous herbs of the lily family that have linear or broadly lanceolate leaves and are widely grown for their showy flowers; also : the flower or bulb of a tulip

tulip tree

tulipwood

a tall North American timber tree (Liriodendron tulipifera) of the magnolia family having large greenish-yellow tulip-shaped flowers and soft white wood used especially for cabinetwork and woodenware —called also tulip poplar, yellow poplar

any of various trees other than the tulip tree with tulip-shaped flowers

any of various tall late-flowering tulips

a tall late-flowering tulip with the flowers single and of one color

one that breeds: such as

an animal or plant kept for propagation

one engaged in the breeding of a specified organism

any of a genus (Calochortus) of western North American plants of the lily family with showy flowers having three petals and three sepals —called also mariposa tulip