Meaning
A type of flowering plant, genus Tulipa.
Etymology
Origin: French
From Middle French tulipe, from earlier tulipan, from Ottoman Turkish دلبند (tülbent, dülbent, “cheesecloth”), from Classical Persian دلبند (dulband, “turban”). Doublet of turban.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
flower
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles: