tulip
UK: ˈtjuːlɪp | US: ˈtuːlɪp
n. a bulbous spring-flowering plant of the lily family, with boldly colored cup-shaped flowers.
n. the flower or bulb of the tulip.
The word "tulip" entered English in the late 16th century via French tulipe or modern Latin tulipa, derived from Turkish tülbent ("turban"), due to the flower's resemblance to the shape of a turban. The Turkish term itself traces back to Persian dulband ("turban"). The spelling evolved to "tulip" in English, retaining only the first syllable ("tul-") of the original Turkish word.
The garden was vibrant with red and yellow tulips in spring.
She carefully planted tulip bulbs in the autumn for blooms next year.
The Dutch Golden Age saw a speculative frenzy over rare tulip varieties.
A single tulip stood in a vase on the windowsill.
Tulips are often associated with the Netherlands, though they originated in Central Asia.