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bulbaceous

/'bʌlbəs/ Cách viết khác : (bulbaceous) /bʌl'beiʃəs/
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Word: Bulbaceous

Definition: The word "bulbaceous" is an adjective that describes plants that grow from bulbs. A bulb is a rounded underground storage organ that contains all the nutrients the plant needs to grow. Examples of bulb plants include onions, tulips, and garlic.

Usage Instructions:
  • When to use: You can use "bulbaceous" to talk about certain types of plants, especially in gardening, botany, or when discussing plant characteristics.
  • Where to use: It is often used in scientific contexts, gardening articles, or discussions among plant enthusiasts.
Example:
  • "Tulips are bulbaceous plants that bloom beautifully in the spring."
Advanced Usage:

In more advanced discussions, "bulbaceous" might be used in botanical studies or horticulture to categorize plants with specific growth patterns. For instance, you might say, "The bulbaceous nature of the plant allows it to store energy and survive in harsh conditions."

Word Variants:
  • Bulb (noun): The underground part of a plant that stores nutrients.
  • Bulbous (adjective): Similar to bulbaceous, meaning round and bulb-like.
Different Meaning:

While "bulbaceous" specifically refers to plants that grow from bulbs, "bulbous" can also refer to anything that is rounded or swollen in shape, not just plants.

Synonyms:
  • Bulbous (though this is a bit broader)
  • Underground (in the context of plants growing below the surface)
Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

There are no specific idioms or phrasal verbs that directly relate to "bulbaceous." However, you might encounter phrases like "to plant bulbs," which means to put bulbs in the ground to grow plants.

Summary:

"Bulbaceous" is a word you can use to describe plants that grow from bulbs. It’s useful in gardening and botany, and it refers specifically to how these plants develop.

Adjective
  1. producing or growing from bulbs

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