bulbil

/ˈbʌlbɪl/

Definitions

1. noun

A bud or shoot that grows from the base of a plant, especially a bulbous plant such as a lily or an iris.

“The gardener noticed a bulbil emerging from the base of the newly planted lily.”

Synonyms

  • bud
  • shoot
  • sprout

Antonyms

  • dead
  • dormant