liriodendron

British  

/ ˌlɪrɪəʊˈdɛndrən /

noun

1. either of the two deciduous trees of the magnoliaceous genus Liriodendron, the tulip trees of North America or China

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Etymology

Origin of liriodendron

C18: New Latin, from Greek leiron lily + dendron tree

Example Sentences

The University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service’s department of plant pathology newsletter for March 28, 2012, includes sad photos of liriodendron and arborvitae branches damaged by egg-laying cicadas.

From Washington Times • Jun. 8, 2015

A great liriodendron in bloom Of course all this moving, and this out-breaking of the leaves from their envelopes, take place far above one's head, on mature trees.

From Getting Acquainted with the Trees by McFarland, J. Horace (John Horace)

Winter effect of tulip trees I have said that this same tulip-tree—which I will call liriodendron hereafter, at a venture—is a notable American tree, peculiar to this country.

From Getting Acquainted with the Trees by McFarland, J. Horace (John Horace)

The liriodendron has been planted in Palace Yard, in the hope that the breath of wholesomeness, genial to its native America, shall permeate the badly-ventilated atmosphere of the adjacent House of Commons.

From Romantic Spain A Record of Personal Experiences (Vol. I) by O'Shea, John Augustus

Or bell-ringer of Elfland? whose tall tower The liriodendron is? from whence is borne The elfin music of thy bell's deep bass, To summon fairies to their starlit maze, To summon them or warn.

From Weeds by the Wall Verses by Cawein, Madison Julius