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tuberous
/ ˈtjuːbəˌrəʊs; ˈtjuːbərəs /
adjective
- (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
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Other Words From
- semi·tuber·ous adjective
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Word History and Origins
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Word History and Origins
Origin of tuberous1
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Example Sentences
The roots are tuberous, resembling Madeira vines, and they do not penetrate very deeply into the earth.
It 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.
This oca is a tuberous root, of an oval shape and pale red colour, but white inside.
A handsome tender climber with tuberous roots, that may be taken up in the fall and stored in a cellar.
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