tubulous

[ too-byuh-luhs, tyoo- ]

adjective

1. containing or consisting of tubes.
2. having the form of a tube; tubular.
3. Botany. having tubular flowers.

tubulous

/ ˈtjuːbjʊləs /

adjective

1. tube-shaped; tubular
2. characterized by or consisting of small tubes

Derived Forms

• ˈtubulously, adverb

Other Words From

• tubu·lous·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of tubulous¹

From the New Latin word tubulōsus, dating back to 1655–65. See tubule, -ous

Word History and Origins

Origin of tubulous¹

C17: from New Latin tubulōsus

Example Sentences

A small shrubby Stenochilus with very green linear lanceolate leaves and red tubulous flowers, is frequent amongst the Bricklow.

From Project Gutenberg