bulbous meaning

UK US /ˈbʌlbəs/ 2 syllables

bulbous (adjective): shaped like a bulb.

bulbous has 2 meanings in this dictionary.

bulbous as an adjective

  1. shaped like a bulb

    Synonyms: bulblike, bulb-shaped

    Similar: round

    Related forms: bulb

  2. curving outward

    Synonyms: bellied, bellying, bulging, bulgy, protuberant

    Similar: protrusive

    Related forms: bulb

How to pronounce bulbous

bulbous is pronounced /ˈbʌlbəs/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

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