Meaning of tuberous in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Qualitative Adjective
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈt(j)ubərəs/

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  1. Qualitative Adjective

    tuberous

    Etymology

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

    Definitions

    1. of or relating to or resembling a tuber

    Examples

    • « a tuberous root »

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