tuberous

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(to̵̅o̅′bər əs, tyo̵̅o̅′-)

adjective

  1. covered with wartlike swellings; knobby
  2. Bot. of, like, or having a tuber

Origin: Fr tubéreux < L tuberosus: see tuber & -ous

See tuberous in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
  1. Producing or bearing tubers.
  2. Being or resembling a tuber: a tuberous root.

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