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LIRIODENDRON
Liriodendron, genus Liriodendron
(noun) tulip trees
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
From the genus name.
Noun
liriodendron (plural liriodendrons)
Any of several large North American trees, of the genus Liriodendron, that have tulip-like flowers; especially Liriodendron tulipifera, the tulip tree
Source: Wiktionary
Lir`i*o*den"dron, n.; pl. Liriodendra. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr. (Bot.)
Definition: A genus of large and very beautiful trees of North America, having smooth, shining leaves, and handsome, tuliplike flowers; tulip tree; whitewood; -- called also canoewood. Liriodendron tulipifera is the only extant species, but there were several others in the Cretaceous epoch.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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