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tuberous
/ ˈtjuːbərəs; ˈtjuːbəˌrəʊs /
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
C17: from Latin tūberōsus full of knobs; see tuber
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Example Sentences
The roots are tuberous, resembling Madeira vines, and they do not penetrate very deeply into the earth.
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It is a very agreeable and nutritive kind of tuberous vegetable, in flavor not unlike celery.
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There is another sort of tuberous root, called “ulluca” by the Peruvians, which is more glutinous and less pleasant to the taste.
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This oca is a tuberous root, of an oval shape and pale red colour, but white inside.
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A handsome tender climber with tuberous roots, that may be taken up in the fall and stored in a cellar.
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