tulip

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   any of numerous perennial bulbous herbs having linear or broadly lanceolate leaves and usually a single showy flower

   Tulips are associated with the Netherlands.

2. 2
   noun

   A type of flowering plant, genus Tulipa.

   "The sturdy burghers of Holland took the tulip mania so badly that single bulbs that could not flower till another year would sell for more than $2000 apiece."

3. 3
   name

   A female given name from English, of rare usage.

   Tiny Tim, who trilled his way to fame with his high‐pitched rendition of “Tiptoe Through the Tulips,” has named his daughter, born last Monday, Tulip Victoria Khaury.

4. 4
   noun

   The flower of this plant.

5. 5
   noun

   Acronym for the Five Points of Calvinist doctrine: total depravity, unconditional election, limited atonement, irresistible grace, perseverance of the saints

6. 6
   name

   A surname.

Etymology

From Middle French tulipe, from earlier tulipan, from Ottoman Turkish دلبند (tülbent, dülbent, “cheesecloth”), from Classical Persian دلبند (dulband, “turban”). Doublet of turban.