tuberose

noun

tube·​rose ˈtü-ˌbrōz 

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

Examples of tuberose in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

For something brighter, tuberose and pomelo skin bring together this citrus moment with a musky base. —Rose Dommu, Them, 11 Dec. 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

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

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

Kids Definition

tuberose

noun

tube·​rose ˈt(y)ü-ˌbrōz 

ˈt(y)ü-bə-ˌrōz,

-bə-ˌrōs

: an herb related to the agaves and grown for its spike of fragrant white flowers