tubulous en · ADJ
Etymology
From tubule + -ous. Compare French tubuleux.
Meanings
- Shaped like a tube; tubular.
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Shaped like a tube; tubular. ▸ Having a hollow cylindrical corolla, often expanded or toothed at the border.
'a tubulose flower
- Constructed of, or containing tubular parts.
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Constructed of, or containing tubular parts. ▸ Composed wholly of tubular florets.
a tubulous compound flower
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most tubulous | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more tubulous | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| tubulose | alternative | lexicographic |