Vocabulary : Tuko-tuko to Tulipwood

Tuko-tuko : A burrowing South American rodent (Ctenomys Braziliensis). It has small eyes and ears and a short tail. It resembles the pocket gopher in size, form, and habits, but is more nearly allied to the porcupines.
Tula metal : An alloy of silver, copper, and lead made at Tula in Russia.
Tule : A large bulrush (Scirpus lacustris, and S. Tatora) growing abundantly on overflowed land in California and elsewhere.
Tulip : Any plant of the liliaceous genus Tulipa. Many varieties are cultivated for their beautiful, often variegated flowers.
Tulip-eared : Having erect, pointed ears; prick-eared; -- said of certain dogs.

Tulipist : A person who is especially devoted to the cultivation of tulips.
Tulipomania : A violent passion for the acquisition or cultivation of tulips; -- a word said by Beckman to have been coined by Menage.
Tulipomaniac : One who is affected with tulipomania.
Tulip-shell : 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.
Tulipwood : The beautiful rose-colored striped wood of a Brazilian tree (Physocalymna floribunda), much used by cabinetmakers for inlaying.

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