tuberous root
Americannoun
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Etymology
Origin of tuberous root
First recorded in 1660–70
Example Sentences
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The bright, purple tuberous root hailing from the Philippines has enjoyed a surge in popularity in recent years.
From Salon • Feb. 7, 2024
My favorite thing about beets is that one plant provides two sides dishes – the tuberous root and the tasty greens.
From Washington Times • Aug. 10, 2023
That was Corydalis solida or C. flexuosa, a spring ephemeral with a tuberous root system.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 4, 2023
The “sour starch” is manioc flour, which is derived from an indigenous tuberous root of the same name, also known as cassava.
From New York Times • Aug. 13, 2016
The author adds, "This is a bad omen according to all śástras, and so is a tortoise, a rhinoceros, the tuberous root of the water-lily, and a hare."
From The Sarva-Darsana-Samgraha Review of the Different Systems of Hindu Philosophy by Acharya, Madhava
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