any of numerous perennial bulbous herbs having linear or broadly lanceolate leaves and usually a single showy flower
"The colorful tulip stood out in the garden as a perennial bulbous herb with broad leaves and a single showy bloom."
A type of flowering plant, genus Tulipa.
"The acronym TULIP is often used by Reformed theologians to summarize the five points of Calvinism."
Acronym for five-point Calvinist doctrine: total depravity, unconditional election, limited atonement, irresistible grace, perseverance of the saints
In plain English: A tulip is a colorful flower with cup-shaped blooms that grows from an underground bulb and often comes back every spring.
"She planted colorful tulips in her garden this spring."
Usage: Tulips are often confused with daffodils or hyacinths due to their similar spring-blooming appearance, but they belong to a distinct genus requiring specific bulb care. Avoid using "tulip" as an adjective; instead, use the phrase "tulip-shaped" when describing non-flower objects that resemble them.
A surname.
"The famous tulip family has lived in that house for three generations."
The word tulip comes from the Ottoman Turkish word for cheesecloth, which originally meant a turban in Classical Persian. It is related to the English word turban.