tuberous

[ too-ber-uhs, tyoo- ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

characterized by the presence of rounded or wartlike prominences or tubers. tuber.
of the nature of such a prominence.
Botany. bearing tubers.
having the nature of or resembling a tuber.

tuberous

/ ˈtjuːbəˌrəʊs; ˈtjuːbərəs /

(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

First recorded in 1640–50, tuberous is from the Latin word tūberōsus knobby. See tuber ¹, -ous

C17: from Latin tūberōsus full of knobs; see tuber

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.

April 23, 2024inveterate

[in-vet-er-it ]

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