Meaning bulbous
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bulbous


1570s, "pertaining to a bulb," from Latin bulbosus, from bulbus (see bulb). Meaning "bulb-shaped" is recorded from 1783. Related: Bulbously; bulbousness.
Source: etymonline.com

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bulbous


swollen or shaped like a bulb.
Source: nationalgeographic.org

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bulbous


adj. Of, or pertaining to, or like a bulb.
Source: easypacelearning.com

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bulbous


Generally associated with an amputated prosthetic limb, where the bottom of the limb is larger in circumference than the area above the limb
Source: mypetsbrace.com (offline)

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bulbous


(adj) shaped like a bulb(adj) curving outward
Source: beedictionary.com

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bulbous


A term used to define a stem form that has oval sides and a flat to slightly rounded basal edge.
Source: lithicsnet.com





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