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Tulip trees
Answer for the clue "Tulip trees ", 12 letters:
liriodendron
Word definitions for liriodendron in dictionaries
Wikipedia
Word definitions in Wikipedia
Liriodendron is a genus of two species of characteristically large deciduous trees in the magnolia family ( Magnoliaceae ). These trees are widely known by the common name tulip tree or tuliptree for their large flowers superficially resembling tulips . ...
Wiktionary
Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. Any of several large North American trees, of the genus ''Liriodendron'', that have tulip-like flowers; especially ''Liriodendron tulipifera'', the tulip tree
The Collaborative International Dictionary
Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Liriodendron \Lir`i*o*den"dron\ (l[i^]r`[i^]*[-o]*d[e^]n"dr[o^]n), n.; pl. Liriodendra (-dr[.a]). [NL., fr. Gr. lei`rion lily + de`ndron tree.] (Bot.) A genus of large and very beautiful trees of North America, having smooth, shining leaves, and handsome, ...
Usage examples of liriodendron.
Uncle Dan retired to his study, pulling a folded newspaper out of an inner pocket, and no sooner had he left the room than a window flew open all by itself, and a powerful shower started to drum upon the liriodendron and imperialis leaves outside, and the conversation became general and loud.