tuberous

adjective

tu·​ber·​ous ˈtü-b(ə-)rəs 

ˈtyü-

1

: consisting of, bearing, or resembling a tuber

2

: of, relating to, or being a plant tuber or tuberous root of a plant

Examples of tuberous in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Look no further than chocolate cosmos, a tuberous perennial with velvety blooms and a decadent fragrance. —Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2024

But his profile lists several medical reports of children born with rare genetic diseases, including tuberous sclerosis and primary ciliary dyskenesia. —Katie Camero, USA TODAY, 24 Jan. 2024

Specialty camps are also offered for kids with disabilities, immune disorders, cancer, heart disease, juvenile arthritis, tuberous sclerosis, diabetes, cerebral palsy and those grieving the death of a family member or friend. —Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 18 Jan. 2024

Planting/Propagation Plant dahlias, gladioli, and tuberous begonias in mid-May. —oregonlive, 1 May 2022

Word History

First Known Use

1650, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing tuberous

• tuberous root

Kids Definition

tuberous

adjective

tu·​ber·​ous ˈt(y)ü-b(ə-)rəs 

1

: consisting of, resembling, or producing a tuber

2

: of, relating to, or being a plant tuber

Medical Definition

tuberous

adjective

tu·​ber·​ous ˈt(y)ü-b(ə-)rəs 

: characterized by or being knobby or nodular lesions

tuberous xanthomas on the knees