tuberous

Meanings

• adjective

  A tuber is a swollen, underground part of a plant that serves as a food storage organ. 'Tuberous' describes a plant that produces such tubers.

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Variants

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tuberous , tuberous root , tuberous roots , tuberous-rooted

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'tuber' meaning 'swelling' or 'lump'

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Trivia

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1. The potato is the world's fourth largest food crop by production.

2. Sweet potatoes are not actually potatoes, but are instead tuberous roots.

3. The largest tuber ever recorded weighed over 11 pounds (5.1 kg).

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Related Concepts

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1. bulb: A bulb is a similar type of underground plant structure, but it typically forms from a modified leaf or leaf base, while a tuber forms from a stem.

2. root: A root is an organ that anchors a plant in the ground and absorbs water and nutrients. A tuber is a specialized type of swollen root.

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Culture

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In literature, the word 'tuberous' has been used to describe characters with physical deformities or unusual appearances. In art, tuberous roots have been depicted for their unique and intriguing shapes.

How to Memorize "tuberous"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a potato or a sweet potato, which are common examples of tuberous plants.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'tuberous' with the idea of swollen, underground plant structures.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Tubers are swollen roots' to help remember the meaning of 'tuberous'.

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