Synonyms for Bulbous (same or very similar meaning)
WordNet sense 1 (shaped like a bulb):
bulblike, bulb-shaped
WordNet sense 2 (having a circular shape):
circular, round
WordNet sense 3 (curving outward):
bulgy, protuberant, bulging, bellied, bellying
WordNet sense 4 (thrusting outward):
protrusive
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