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tuber
Definition
A tuber is a thick, underground stem that stores food. It is a type of modified stem that is found in some plants.
Tubers are often used as food, and they are also used for propagation. Some common examples of tubers include potatoes, yams, and ginger.
How can the word be used?
The potato is a tuber.
Different forms of the word
Noun:
a short, thick, fleshy underground stem that stores food.
Adjective:
resembling a tuber.
Etymology
The word "tuber" comes from the Latin word "tūber", which means "lump, bump, swelling".
The first recorded use of the word "tuber" in English was in the 16th century.
The word "tuber" is a Latin word, and it is related to the Italian word "tubero" and the Spanish word "tubérculo".
Question
What is a tuber?