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Bulbus

Noun (Plural: bulbuses)

Sense 1: A rounded, underground storage organ present in some plants, consisting of a short stem surrounded by thick, fleshy scales or layers.

Example Sentence: The tulip bulbs were carefully planted in the garden to ensure a beautiful display in the spring.

Sense 2: (Anatomy) The rounded, usually posterior portion of the corpus spongiosum penis or corpus cavernosa penis, forming the tip or head.

Example Sentence: The doctor examined the patient's bulbus to assess any abnormalities or infections.

Adjective: Describing something as bulb-shaped or rounded.

Example Sentence: The artist painted a beautiful still-life with a bulbus vase and flowers.

Verb: (Obsolete) The act of forming or shaping something into a rounded, bulbous form.

Example Sentence: The skilled potter bulbused the clay, creating an elegant vase.