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One of the Trachelipoda.

An extensive artificial group of gastropods comprising all those which have a spiral shell and the foot attached to the base of the neck.

Having the foot united with the neck; of or pertainingto the Trachelipoda.

Any one of numerous species of Bryozoa belonging to Tubulipora and allied genera, having tubular calcareous calicles.

Any plant of the liliaceous genus Tulipa. Many varieties are cultivated for their beautiful, often variegated flowers. Tulip tree.

Having erect, pointed ears; prick-eared; -- said of certain dogs.

A large, handsomely colored, marine univalve shell (Fasciolaria tulipa) native of the Southern United States. The name is sometimes applied also to other species of Fasciolaria.

A person who is especially devoted to the cultivation of tulips. Sir T. Browne.

A violent passion for the acquisition or cultivation of tulips; -- a word said by Beckman to have been coined by Menage.

One who is affected with tulipomania.

ian tree (Physocalymna floribunda), much used by cabinetmakers for inlaying. Queensland tulipwood, the variegated wood of an Australian sapindaceous tree (Harpullia pendula). J. Smith (Dict. Econ. Plants).

Having two lips.

The lower lip.

To value lightly; to depreciate; to slight; to despise. To vilipend the art of portrait painting. Longfellow.

Disesteem; slight; disparagement. [R.] E. Waterhouse.

Fugitive concealment; secret retirement; hiding. [R.] Phillips.

Without a lip.

Immediately upon the acknowledgment of the Christian faith, the eunuch was baptized by Philip. Hooker.

elief, to administer the sacrament. [Let zephyrs] administer their tepid, genial airs. Philips. Justice was administered with an exactness and purity not before known. Macaulay.

Light of heart; vivacious; sprightly; flippant; superficial. "Merry and airy." Jer. Taylor.