bulb
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/bʌlb/
rounded storage organ or light source
Etymology
Etymology Information
'bulb' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'bulbus,' where 'bulbus' meant 'onion or bulbous root.'
Historical Evolution
'bulbus' changed from the Latin word 'bulbus' and eventually became the modern English word 'bulb'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'onion or bulbous root,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a rounded underground storage organ or a light source.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a rounded underground storage organ present in some plants, consisting of a short stem surrounded by fleshy scale leaves or leaf bases, which store food for the plant.
The tulip bulb was planted in the garden.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42