bulbus

/ˈbʌlbəs/

Definitions

1. noun

The bulb, especially the underground part of a plant, such as a tulip or onion.

“The gardener carefully dug around the bulb to avoid damaging it.”

2. suffix

Forming nouns denoting a bulb or an organ resembling a bulb.

“The botanist used the term “bulbous” to describe the unusual plant growth.”

Synonyms

  • bulb
  • corm

Antonyms

  • leaf
  • stem