tubaron

/tjuːˈbærən/ or /tjuːˈbɑːrən/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of fungus in the genus Hymenoloma.

“The botanist studied the tubaron growing on the forest floor.”

2. noun

A rare or obsolete word for a type of tuber or root.

“In the ancient text, the tubaron was described as a staple food source.”

Synonyms

  • fungus
  • tuber

Antonyms

  • bloom
  • flower