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candlestick tulip

candlestick tulip

9.0
A small tulip from Europe and Asia with flowers that have dark spots at the base
  • noun
translation icon : tulipán candil
  • The candlestick tulip features small, vividly colored blossoms with unique blotches at their base.

Examples

  • The candlestick tulip is prized by gardeners for its unique flower patterns.

  • The candlestick tulip blooms in early spring.

  • Many Eurasian meadows are dotted with the colorful blossoms of the candlestick tulip.

  • We planted several candlestick tulips along the front border of our garden.

  • I saw a beautiful candlestick tulip in the garden.

  • In the springtime, the candlestick tulip adds a burst of color to Eurasian gardens with its distinctive flowers.

  • Botanists admire the candlestick tulip for its intricate flower patterns and vibrant colors.

Synonyms

Tulipa clusiana
vscandlestick tulip
  • Specialized
9.6

A small tulip from Europe and Asia with slender, striped flowers often called lady tulip

is the species description without mentioning its common name
lady tulip
vscandlestick tulip
  • Specialized
8.7

A small tulip with thin stems and flowers marked by a darker base

focuses on small flowers blotched at the base and omits stem detail

Surface Forms

candlestick tulip singular
candlestick tulips plural

Morphology

candlestick + tulip

This is a straightforward noun–noun compound where 'candlestick' modifies 'tulip' to name a type of tulip, so a learner who knows both words can infer it denotes a tulip associated with or resembling a candlestick. While the precise botanical detail (blotches at the base) is not fully predictable from the constituents, the overall category and basic sense are transparently derived from the parts.

Etymology

Candlestick tulip gets its name from the way the small flower looks: the bloom sits on a thin stem and the dark blotches at the base make people imagine a tiny candlestick, so the name describes this kind of tulip.