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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. Tulip tree.

  1. A large American tree bearing tuliplike flowers. See Liriodendron.

  2. A West Indian malvaceous tree ( Paritium tiliaceum syn. Hibiscus tiliaceum).