Definition of tuber
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: a fleshy root or rhizome resembling a tuber
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: tuberosity
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That feeling in the soil for tubers is called graveling or grabbling.
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But the most underrated feature—and a huge helping-hand to vegetarians during the winter doldrums is that your Instant Pot can turn an intimidating squash, root, or tuber from rock-solid to approachable and sliceable.
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Note that all tubers formed by growing plants are produced higher than the seed potato was planted.
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There's an appealing warmth from the curry spices, a little bit of sweetness from the roasted tuber, and that faintly tropical hint of coconut.
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Peru is ground zero for much of the New World’s pantry with multiple fruits, vegetables and tubers hailing from the South American country.
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When purchasing, select firm tubers (no soft spots) with smooth skin.
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There’s information on vegetable and fruit gardens, wooded areas, bulbs, corms, tubers and rhizomes; goldfish ponds, perennial borders, conifers, winter gardens and seeds.
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Start tubers in flats or pots of potting soil kept evenly moist in a warm area.
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Origin and Etymology of tuber
TUBER Defined for English Language Learners
Definition of tuber for English Language Learners
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: a short, thick, round stem that is a part of certain plants (such as the potato), that grows underground, and that can produce a new plant
TUBER Defined for Kids
Definition of tuber for Students
: a short thick fleshy usually underground stem (as of a potato plant) having buds that can produce new plants
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See words that rhyme with tuber Spanish Central: Translation of tuber Nglish: Translation of tuber for Spanish speakers Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about tuber
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