Definition

A small bulb or a secondary bulb that can grow into a new plant when separated.

Example

The gardener planted several bulblets to create new flowers in the spring.

Conversation

I just planted some flowers in my garden, and I found a tiny bulblet among the roots.

That's cool! Those little ones can grow into new plants, right?

Yeah, I'm hoping to see it sprout soon.

It'll be exciting to watch it grow alongside the others!

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Root Explanation

Bulblet is formed from "bulb" (from Latin "bulbus", meaning bulb or onion) and the diminutive suffix "-let" (meaning small). The word "bulblet" refers to a small bulb, often used in gardening to describe a small bulb that can grow into a new plant.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'bulb' (like an onion) and the '-let' meaning small — a bulblet is simply a small bulb.

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