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tulip poplar
noun[ C or U ]
uk /ˌtjuː.lɪp ˈpɒp.lər/ us /ˈtuːlɪp ˌpɑː.plɚ/
a large, mainly deciduous tree (= one that loses its leaves in autumn and grows new ones in the spring), originally from China or North America, whose pale green flowers look similar to tulips (= spring flowers shaped like a cup):
Our tulip poplar is now in full bloom.
The park is full of cedars, tulip poplars, oaks, and pine trees.
Synonyms
tulip tree yellow poplar
The trail through the tulip poplar trees is wide, and the walk is pleasant.
Tulip poplar is a common tree in the temperate forests surrounding the town.
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