tulip tree

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Noun

1. 1
   A North American tree, Liriodendron tulipifera, that has squarish leaves, cone-shaped fruit and an aromatic odor, of the family Magnoliaceae.
2. 2
   Indian tulip tree, a tropical tree (Thespesia populnea, family Malvaceae).
3. 3
   Nile tulip tree (Markhamia lutea, family Bignoniaceae).
4. 4
   African tulip tree (Spathodea campanulata, of family Bignoniaceae).
5. 5
   Alternative form of tulip tree.