adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Shaped like a tube; tubular.
2. 2
   Shaped like a tube; tubular.; Having a hollow cylindrical corolla, often expanded or toothed at the border.

   "a tubulose flower"

3. 3
   Constructed of, or containing tubular parts.
4. 4
   Constructed of, or containing tubular parts.; Composed wholly of tubular florets.

   "a tubulous compound flower"

Etymology

From tubule + -ous. Compare French tubuleux.

Related phrases

tubulous boiler

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