Tulip
/ˈtjuː.lɪp/noun
A bulbous flowering plant known for its large, colorful blooms.
Did you know?The tulip was once so coveted in 17th century Holland that it sparked a financial bubble known as 'Tulip Mania,' leading to the first speculative market crash!
Etymological Timeline
Persian
Persian
dulband
“A type of headwear, specifically a turban.”
Ottoman Turkish
Ottoman Turkish
tülbend
“A word derived from Persian, referring to a turban.”
16th Century
French
tulipe
“Borrowed from Turkish, referring to the flower resembling a turban.”
17th Century
Dutch
tulip
“Adopted from French, referring to the flower that became a symbol of wealth and beauty.”
Modern English
English
tulip
“The established term for the flowering plant, retaining its exotic origin.”