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tuberous root

noun

  1. a true root so thickened as to resemble a tuber, but bearing no buds or eyes.


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Other Words From

  • tuber·ous-rooted adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of tuberous root1

First recorded in 1660–70
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Example Sentences

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.

It is the maca, a tuberous root grown like the potatoe, and like it used as an article of food.

In the interior rivers is found the curious and beautiful lace-leaf plant (Ouvirandra fenestralis), with an edible tuberous root.

A flowering vine with tuberous root somewhat resembling the potato.

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