tuber

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈtjuːbər/

Definition

A thickened, fleshy underground stem or root of a plant that stores nutrients and serves as a means of reproduction.

Examples

• The potato is the most widely cultivated tuber in the world.

• Many tropical plants rely on a starchy tuber to survive through long dry seasons.

• Gardeners often divide the tuber of a dahlia to propagate new plants for the following spring.

Synonyms of tuber

Words with a similar meaning to tuber:

• root
• bulb
• rhizome

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