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tuberous

Pronunciation: /ˈtjuːb(ə)rəs/

(also tuberose /ˈtjuːb(ə)rəʊs/)
Definition of tuberous

adjective

  • 1 Botany of the nature of a tuber. See tuberous root.
  • (of a plant) having tubers or a tuberous root: tuberous thistle [in combination]:the tuberous-rooted chervil
  • 2 Medicine characterized by or affected by rounded swellings:tuberous sclerosis

Derivatives

tuberosity

Pronunciation: /-ˈrɒsɪti/

noun

Origin:

mid 17th century: from French tubéreux or Latin tuberosus, from tuber (see tuber)

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Definition of tuberous in the US English dictionary

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