tuberous

[ too-ber-uhs, tyoo- ]

adjective

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

tuberous

/ ˈtjuːbərəs; ˈtjuːbəˌrəʊs /

adjective

1. (of plants or their parts) forming, bearing, or resembling a tuber or tubers

   a tuberous root

2. anatomy of, relating to, or having warty protuberances or tubers

Other Words From

• semi·tuber·ous adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of tuberous¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of tuberous¹

C17: from Latin tūberōsus full of knobs; see tuber

Example Sentences

The bright, purple tuberous root hailing from the Philippines has enjoyed a surge in popularity in recent years.

From Salon

My favorite thing about beets is that one plant provides two sides dishes – the tuberous root and the tasty greens.

From Washington Times

That was Corydalis solida or C. flexuosa, a spring ephemeral with a tuberous root system.

From Seattle Times

But did you know that the juicy stems and colorful blossoms of tuberous begonias have a lemonlike flavor?

From Seattle Times

Breast jobs were supposedly to fix a “tuberous breast deformity.”

From Seattle Times