What does TUBER mean?

Tuber

Parts of Speech: Noun

Definitions:

• A thickened, fleshy part of an underground stem, such as a potato or yam, that serves as a food reserve and is used for propagation.
• A swollen, rounded part of a plant, such as a begonia or cyclamen, that is usually found underground and is used for storage.

Pronunciations: US: /ˈtuːbər/; UK: /ˈtjuːbə/

Origin and Usage: The word "tuber" comes from the Latin word "tubera," meaning "swelling." It has been used in English since the 1660s to refer to the thickened, fleshy part of an underground stem that serves as a food reserve and is used for propagation. Tuberous plants are often cultivated for their edible tubers, such as potatoes, yams, and sweet potatoes.

Synonyms:

• Bulb
• Rhizome
• Corm

Related Words:

• Roots
• Tulip
• Onion
• Carob
• Bulbs

Example Sentences:

• The potato is a type of tuber that is widely cultivated for its edible properties.
• The begonia plant has tubers that are used for propagation.