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    Tulipe (en. Tulip)

    /ty.lip/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Flowering plant belonging to the Liliaceae family.
    The tulip is a popular plant in spring.
    La tulipe est une plante populaire au printemps.
    Flower of this plant, often colorful and with a distinct shape.
    The garden tulips are bursting with colors.
    Les tulipes du jardin sont éclatantes de couleurs.

    Etymology

    From the Turkish 'tülbend', which means 'turban', due to the shape of the flowers.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to go like a tulip
    To be in great shape or to have a beautiful appearance.
    aller comme une tulipe
    tulip with flowers
    It refers to a specific variety of tulip.
    tulipe à fleurs

    Related Words

    lily
    Family of plants that includes the tulip.
    liliacée
    bulb
    Underground organ of bulbous plants, like the tulip.
    bulbe

    Slang Meanings

    A person who has floral tastes.
    She is so floral with those floral decorations.
    Elle est si tulipe avec ces décorations florales.
    Said of a person who is flashy or eccentric.
    He really loves to show off, he is so flashy.
    Il aime vraiment se montrer, il est tellement tulipe.