Bulbous

/ˈbʌlbəs/ adjective

Definition

Large, round, and swollen in shape, like a bulb; often used to describe noses, plants with bulbs, or other rounded structures.

Etymology

From Latin 'bulbosus' (bulb-like), derived from 'bulbus' (bulb), which may come from Greek 'bolbos' referring to various bulbous plants.

Kelly Says

In literature, 'bulbous' became the go-to word for describing grotesque or ugly characters—think of how it's used in H.P. Lovecraft's horror stories to make readers instinctively uncomfortable, which shows how word choice can literally trigger disgust.

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