tuberous root

American

noun

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

Other Word Forms

tuberous-rooted adjective

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

Makes very long growths from a tuberous root; shrubby South, but dies to the ground in the North.

From Manual of Gardening (Second Edition) by Bailey, L. H. (Liberty Hyde)

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