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the ball-shaped root of some plants that grows anew every year
What is a "bulb"?
A bulb is a type of underground storage organ found in certain plants, typically consisting of a short stem surrounded by thick, fleshy leaves or scales. Bulbs serve as a food reserve for the plant and enable it to survive adverse conditions such as drought or cold weather. Examples of plants that grow from bulbs include onions, tulips, daffodils, and garlic. Bulbs are planted underground, where they remain dormant until favorable conditions trigger their growth, at which point they send up shoots to produce leaves, flowers, and eventually seeds. Bulbs are commonly used in landscaping and gardening to add color and beauty to outdoor spaces.
a glass enclosure containing a filament or other light-emitting element, producing illumination when electrically powered
the lower part of the brain, continuous with the spinal cord
a rounded enlargement at one end of an instrument or tool, often serving as a grip or functional part
a rounded swelling, dilation, or expansion in a tube, canal, or organ
any object with a rounded, often teardrop-like shape
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