Bulb

/bˈʌlb/

/ˈbəɫb/

[noun]

Bulb

[NOUN]

the ball-shaped root of some plants that grows anew every year

electric lamp consisting of a transparent or translucent glass housing containing a wire filament (usually tungsten) that emits light when heated by electricity

synonyms : electric light

lower or hindmost part of the brain; continuous with spinal cord; (`bulb' is an old term for medulla oblongata)

synonyms : medulla

medulla oblongata

a rounded part of a cylindrical instrument (usually at one end)

a rounded dilation or expansion in a canal or vessel or organ

anything with a round shape resembling a teardrop

Examples

1. The gardener dug a hole and gently placed the bulb of an onion into the soil.

2. My sister was enjoying a meal that included roasted camas bulbs.

3. She prepared a delicious camas dish, combining the cooked bulbs with fresh herbs.

4. She discovered a forgotten bulb of garlic in the pantry and decided to use it in her recipe.

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