tuberous
pronunciation
How to pronounce tuberous in British English:
UK ['tju:bərəs]
How to pronounce tuberous in American English:
US ['tjubərəs]
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- Adjective:
- of or relating to or resembling a tuber
Word Origin
Example
- 1. Small genus of tropical vines having tuberous roots .
- 2. Small genus of perennial tuberous herbs of tropical asia : taro .
- 3. Soon to come are some ferns and tuberous begonias .
- 4. Perennial herbs of eastern north america and asia having aromatic tuberous roots : ginseng .
- 5. Small genus of tropical south american tuberous perennials with large variously colored leaves .