Bulbous
(adjective)
Having a rounded, swelling shape like a bulb.
Origin:
From the latin word 'bulbus' meaning 'swelling, bulb'.
Examples:
- The elephant had a large, bulbous nose.
- The artist created a sculpture with a bulbous base and a narrow top.
- The chef used a bulbous knife to mince the garlic.
- The plant had a bulbous root system that stored water and nutrients.
- The bulbous shape of the ship made it more stable in rough waters.