bulbiform

/ˌbʌlbɪfɔːrm/

Definitions

1. adjective

shaped like a bulb; having a bulbous or swollen part

“The bulbiform base of the flower supported its heavy petals.”

2. noun

a bulbous or swollen part

“The bulbiform swelling on the stem was a sign of the plant’s health.”

Synonyms

  • bulbose
  • globular

Antonyms

  • linear
  • spindly