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tulipa

nounfeminine/tuˈlipɐ/medium

tu·li·pa

Definition

Herbaceous plant of the genus Tulipa, from the Liliaceae family, with large, showy flowers of various colors, widely cultivated as an ornamental.
In spring, the fields of the Netherlands are covered with colorful tulips.
I bought a bouquet of yellow tulips to decorate the living room.
Common collocations
field of tulipsvase of tulipstulip bulbred tulip

Etymology

Do turco 'tülbent' ('turbante'), por via do francês 'tulipe' e do italiano 'tulipa', devido à forma da flor lembrar um turbante.

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