Bulbilla

/bʌlˈbɪlə/ noun

Definition

An alternative or diminutive form referring to a small bulbil or tiny bulb-like structure.

Etymology

Possibly from 'bulbil' with an additional diminutive suffix '-la,' used in specialized botanical contexts.

Kelly Says

This word represents botanical Latin's love of tiny diminutives—bulbilla suggests something so incredibly small it's almost microscopic, like the tiniest possible bulb.

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