Tuber
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈtjuːbə(ɹ)/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Tuber is a noun meaning A fleshy, thickened underground stem of a plant, usually containing stored starch, for example a potato or arrowroot.
Meaning
A fleshy, thickened underground stem of a plant, usually containing stored starch, for example a potato or arrowroot.
More Meanings
- (horticulture) A thickened rootstock.
- (anatomy) A rounded, protuberant structure in a human or animal body.
- One who tubes.
Word Forms
- tubers
- tubera
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include root, tubercle, lignotuber, tuberoid, tuberization, stem.
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