tuber
intermediateB1/ˈtjuːbər/ · tu-ber
A thickened underground part of a stem or root that stores nutrients.
Meanings
A thickened underground part of a stem or root that stores nutrients.
مٹی کے نیچے کا گدھہ حصہ جو غذائوں کو ذخیرہ کرتا ہے۔
جڑ والی سبزی
jarr wali sabzi
Common Collocations
- potato tuber
- tuber growth
- harvest tubers
Example Sentences
The potato is a common tuber enjoyed by many.
آلو ایک عام جڑ والی سبزی ہے جسے بہت سے لوگ پسند کرتے ہیں۔
Aloo ek aam jarr wali sabzi hai jise bohat se log pasand karte hain.
Farmers often plant tubers to ensure a good harvest.
کسان عموماً اچھی فصل کے حصول کے لیے جڑ والی سبزیاں بوتے ہیں۔
Kisaan aam tor par achi fasal ke hasil ke liye jarr wali sabziyan bote hain.
Some tubers contain higher levels of starch than others.
کچھ جڑ والی سبزیوں میں دوسروں کی نسبت زیادہ نشاستہ پایا جاتا ہے۔
Kuch jarr wali sabziyon mein dosron ki nisbat zyada nishasta paya jata hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of potatoes when you hear 'tuber' as they are the most common examples.
Picture a potato growing underground.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
جو بوؤ گے، وہی کاٹیں گے۔
Jo boo ge, wahi kaatain ge.
As you sow, so shall you reap.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "tuber" — lump, swelling
First known use: 17th century
The word 'tuber' has its roots in Latin, meaning a lump or swelling. It first appeared in English in the early 17th century, referring to underground plant structures.