tuberous
characterized by the presence of rounded or wartlike prominences or tubers.
of the nature of such a prominence.
Botany. bearing tubers.
having the nature of or resembling a tuber.
Origin of tuberous
1- Also tuberose.
Other words from tuberous
- sem·i·tu·ber·ous, adjective
Words Nearby tuberous
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How to use tuberous in a sentence
The roots are tuberous, resembling Madeira vines, and they do not penetrate very deeply into the earth.
St. Nicholas, Vol. 5, No. 5, March, 1878 | VariousIt is a very agreeable and nutritive kind of tuberous vegetable, in flavor not unlike celery.
There is another sort of tuberous root, called “ulluca” by the Peruvians, which is more glutinous and less pleasant to the taste.
Popular Adventure Tales | Mayne ReidThis oca is a tuberous root, of an oval shape and pale red colour, but white inside.
Popular Adventure Tales | Mayne ReidA handsome tender climber with tuberous roots, that may be taken up in the fall and stored in a cellar.
The Practical Garden-Book | C. E. Hunn
British Dictionary definitions for tuberous
tuberose (ˈtjuːbəˌrəʊs)
/ (ˈtjuːbərəs) /
(of plants or their parts) forming, bearing, or resembling a tuber or tubers: a tuberous root
anatomy of, relating to, or having warty protuberances or tubers
Origin of tuberous
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