Etymology:
The word "bulbous" comes from the Latin word "bulbus," meaning "bulb," which in turn is derived from the Greek word "bolbos."
Meaning:
Bulbous refers to something that is rounded, swollen, or resembling a bulb in shape.
Origin:
The concept of a bulb as a swollen underground stem was first described by the Greek philosopher Theophrastus in the 3rd century BC. The term "bulbous" was first used in the early 17th century to describe plants with bulbs. It later became more widely used to describe objects with similar shapes.
Examples of Bulbous Shapes:
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