Definition of bulbous Bulbous

/bʌˈlbʌs/ - [bulbus] - bulb•ous

We found 7 definitions of bulbous from 4 different sources.

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What does bulbous mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Adjective

bulbous - curving outward
  bellied, bellying, bulging, bulgy, protuberant
  protrusive thrusting outward
bulbous - shaped like a bulb
  bulblike, bulb-shaped
  circular, round describing a circle; moving in a circle; "the circular motion of the wheel"
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • bulbous (Adjective)
    Having the shape of or resembling a bulb, bloated.
  • bulbous (Adjective)
    Overweight and round in shape.
  • bulbous (Adjective)
    Growing from a bulb or producing bulbs.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • bulbous (n.)
    Having or containing bulbs, or a bulb; growing from bulbs; bulblike in shape or structure.

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  • bulbous, adjective.

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