tulip

Meanings

• noun

  A type of perennial herb in the lily family, Liliaceae, known for its showy and often fragrant flowers.

  - "The tulip is a popular spring flower."
  - "Tulips are native to Central Asia and northern Europe."

• noun

  A bulbous plant with large, often brightly colored, flowers.

  - "The garden was filled with tulips of every color."
  - "Tulips are a symbol of spring."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈt(j)uːlɪp/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with tulip
pip , drip , rip

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Variants

List of all variants of tulip that leads to same result
tulip , tulips , tulip poplar , tulip poplars , tulip tree , tulip trees , yellow poplar , cottage tulip , cottage tulips , Darwin tulip , Darwin tulips , breeder , breeder reactor , breeder tulip , breeders , mariposa lilies , mariposa lily , mariposa tulip

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Etymology

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The name tulip is derived from the Turkish word 'tulbend', meaning 'turban'. This refers to the turban-shaped shape of the tulip bulb.

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Trivia

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1. The largest tulip ever grown was over 3 feet tall and 12 inches in diameter.

2. Tulips are poisonous to cats and can cause vomiting and diarrhea if ingested.

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Related Concepts

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1. Bulb: A tulip is a type of bulbous plant.

2. Lily: Tulips are a type of lily.

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Culture

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Tulips have been cultivated for over 1000 years and have a rich cultural history. They were first brought to Europe from Turkey in the 16th century and quickly became popular. Tulips were a symbol of wealth and status during the Dutch Tulip Mania in the 17th century, when the price of a single bulb could reach the equivalent of several houses. Tulips have also been used extensively in art, particularly in Dutch painting.

How to Memorize "tulip"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large, colorful flower with a turban-shaped bulb beneath the ground.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'tulip' with the colors of the rainbow.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Tulips Turban Underground' to remember that a tulip is a bulbous plant.

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