tubulous

The botanist examines a plant with tubulous flowers.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Having the form of a tube: "tubulous" describes something that is shaped like a tube or cylindrical in structure.
   • Having tubular flowers: In botany, "tubulous" refers to plants that have flowers shaped like tubes, often used to describe certain composite flowers.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • The organism had a tubulous body, resembling a long, hollow cylinder. (Shaped like a tube.)
  • The botanist identified the plant as tubulous due to its narrow, tube-like blossoms. (Having tube-shaped flowers.)

Advanced Usage

• "Tubulous calyx": a botanical term for a calyx (the sepals of a flower) that is tubular in form.

  • The tubulous calyx of the morning glory is a distinctive feature. (The sepal structure is tube-shaped.)

• "Tubulous structure": in engineering or anatomy, a structure with a tube-like form.

  • The tubulous structure of the blood vessels facilitates efficient flow. (The vessels are cylindrical and hollow.)

Variants and Related Words

• Tubular (adj): resembling or consisting of a tube or tubes; more common synonym for "tubulous."

  • The tubular design of the pipe allows for easy water passage. (Tube-like in shape.)

• Tubule (n): a small tube or a minute tubular structure, especially in biological contexts.

  • The kidney contains many tiny tubules for filtration. (Small tube-like structures.)

• Tubulousness (n): the quality or state of being tubulous.

  • The tubulousness of the coral skeleton was evident under the microscope. (The tube-like nature.)

Synonyms

• Tubiform: having the shape of a tube.
• Cylindrical: having the shape of a cylinder, which is similar to a tube.
• Fistular: hollow and tube-like, often used in botany.

Related Idioms

• There are no common idioms directly using "tubulous," as it is a technical term. However, the concept appears in scientific descriptions.

Phrasal Verbs

• No phrasal verbs exist for "tubulous," as it is an adjective.