tulip Meaning & Definition
/ˈtulɪp/
What Does Tulip Mean?
Tulip is used as a noun meaning A type of flowering plant, genus Tulipa. It is also used to mean The flower of this plant.
Tulip in Brief
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈtulɪp/ |
| Plural | tulips |
Tulip Definition (Noun)
- A type of flowering plant, genus Tulipa.
- The flower of this plant.
Synonyms of Tulip
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Tulip synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
tulip (plural tulips)
Words That Rhyme With Tulip
Origin of Tulip
From Middle French tulipe, from earlier tulipan, from Ottoman Turkish دلبند (tülbent, dülbent, “cheesecloth”), from Classical Persian دلبند (dulband, “turban”). Doublet of turban.