bulb
A bulb is an underground part of a plant that grows and stores food for it. Think of it like a little energy pack.
When you talk about bulbs, you usually think of plants that have them. For example, daffodils and tulips are famous for their big bright flowers in the spring. But did you know they're actually grown from small underground bulbs? Gardeners often plant these bulbs in the fall so they can bloom next year. They also talk about light bulbs, which are what you plug into a socket to give your room some brightness. So, when someone says "turn on the lights," it's probably referring to a light bulb.
How common is "bulb"?
It appears most frequently in magazine texts and less often in other writings.
noun
The bulb-shaped underground portion of a plant such as a tulip, consisting of a shortened stem and many fleshy scale leaves, from which the rest of the plant may be regrown.
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