tubercular, tuberculous
(adjective) constituting or afflicted with or caused by tuberculosis or the tubercle bacillus; “a tubercular child”; “tuberculous patients”; “tubercular meningitis”
tubercular
(adjective) relating to tuberculosis or those suffering from it; “a tubercular hospital”
tubercular
(adjective) pertaining to or of the nature of a normal tuberosity or tubercle; “a tubercular process for the attachment of a ligament or muscle”
tubercular
(adjective) characterized by the presence of tuberculosis lesions or tubercles; “tubercular leprosy”
consumptive, lunger, tubercular
(noun) a person with pulmonary tuberculosis
Source: WordNet® 3.1
tubercular (comparative more tubercular, superlative most tubercular)
Of, pertaining to, or having tuberculosis.
Relating to or reminiscent of the wheezing sounds associated with the breathing of tuberculosis patients.
Tuberculate.
Source: Wiktionary
Tu*ber"cu*lar, a.
1. Having tubercles; affected with tubercles; tubercled; tuberculate.
2. Like a tubercle; as, a tubercular excrescence.
3. (Med.)
Definition: Characterized by the development of tubercles; as, tubercular diathesis.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
20 May 2025
(noun) deciduous roundheaded Asiatic tree widely grown in mild climates as an ornamental for its heart-shaped leaves and fragrant yellow-green flowers followed by hanging clusters of fleshy orange-red berries
Coffee is a brewed drink prepared from roasted coffee beans, the seeds of berries from certain Coffea species. When coffee berries turn from green to bright red – indicating ripeness – they are picked, processed, and dried. Dried coffee seeds are roasted to varying degrees, depending on the desired flavor.
