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Hibiscus tiliaceum | Tulip \Tu"lip\, n. [F. tulipe, OF. also tulipan, It. tulipano, tulipa, from Turk. tulbend, dulbend, literally, a turban, Per. dulband; -- so called from the resemblance of the form of this flower to a turban. See {Turban}.] (Bot.) Any plant of the liliaceous genus {Tulipa}. Many varieties are cultivated for their beautiful, often variegated flowers. [1913 Webster] {Tulip tree}. (a) A large American tree bearing tuliplike flowers. See {Liriodendron}. (b) A West Indian malvaceous tree ({Paritium tiliaceum} syn. {Hibiscus tiliaceum}). [1913 Webster] |
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