— tuliplike , adj.
/tooh"lip, tyooh"-/ , n.
1. any of various plants belonging to the genus Tulipa, of the lily family, cultivated in many varieties, and having lance-shaped leaves and large, showy, usually erect, cup-shaped or bell-shaped flowers in a variety of colors.
2. a flower or bulb of such a plant.
[ 1570-80; earlier tulipa tulipano (taken as adj.) tülbent turban (from a fancied likeness); see TURBAN ]