tuberose

noun

tube·​rose ˈtü-ˌbrōz How to pronounce tuberose (audio)
ˈtyü-,
 also  -bə-ˌrōz,
-bə-ˌrōs
: a Mexican bulbous herb (Agave amica synonym Polianthes tuberosa) of the asparagus family cultivated for its spike of fragrant white single or double flowers

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The blend of tuberose, vanilla, and jasmine announces its presence without being cloying, while the bergamot and cedarwood add a bit of edge. Venus Wong, refinery29.com, 19 Sep. 2024 The blend of tuberose, vanilla and jasmine announces its presence without being cloying, while the bergamot and cedarwood add a bit of edge. Venus Wong, refinery29.com, 19 Sep. 2024 Herrera’s entrance in fragrance in 1988, with notes of jasmine and tuberose, led the brand’s creative director to an archival sketch with the same yellow and polka dot motif as its packaging. Ari Stark, WWD, 3 Sep. 2024 Ever-special Grasse tuberose, from Chanel's fields in the south of France, has been reimagined in this floral which is rounded out with jasmine, ylang-ylang, orange blossom and berries to create its captivating scent. Jackie Fields, Peoplemag, 15 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for tuberose 

Word History

Etymology

New Latin tuberosa, specific epithet, from Latin, feminine of tuberosus tuberous, from tuber tuber

First Known Use

1664, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of tuberose was in 1664

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“Tuberose.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tuberose. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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tuberose

noun
tube·​rose ˈt(y)ü-ˌbrōz How to pronounce tuberose (audio)
ˈt(y)ü-bə-ˌrōz,
-bə-ˌrōs
: an herb related to the agaves and grown for its spike of fragrant white flowers

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