African Tulip

Pronunciation: /ˈæfrɪkən ˈtulɪp/

Definitions of african tulip

noun a type of flowering plant native to Africa

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a beautiful African tulip tree in the park.

A2 The African tulip blooms in vibrant shades of red and orange.

B1 The African tulip is native to tropical regions of Africa.

B2 The African tulip tree is known for its large, trumpet-shaped flowers.

C1 The African tulip tree, also known as Spathodea campanulata, is a popular ornamental plant.

C2 Botanists study the ecological impact of the African tulip tree in different ecosystems.

Examples of african tulip in a Sentence

formal The African tulip is a species of flowering plant native to Africa.

informal I love the vibrant red color of the African tulip flowers in my garden.

slang Check out those cool African tulip blooms, they're so pretty!

figurative Her personality is like an African tulip - bold and eye-catching.

Grammatical Forms of african tulip

• past tense: African tulips
• plural: African tulips
• comparative: more African tulip
• superlative: most African tulip
• present tense: African tulip
• future tense: will be African tulip
• perfect tense: has been African tulip
• continuous tense: is being African tulip
• singular: African tulip
• positive degree: African tulip
• infinitive: to be African tulip
• gerund: being African tulip
• participle: African tulip

Origin and Evolution of african tulip

First Known Use: 1800 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'African tulip' originates from the combination of the continent Africa and the flower tulip.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe the vibrant red flowers of the Spathodea campanulata tree native to Africa, the term 'African tulip' has become a common name for this tree in various regions around the world.