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

The fragrance opens with top notes of Mandarin essence, Pink Pepper SFE (a fresh yet spicy note) and blackcurrant accord before the aforementioned star ingredient, along with warm tuberose and sensual jasmine sambac take center stage. —Jackie Fields, People.com, 12 May 2025

The scent features top notes of salt water and bergamot; heart notes of ylang ylang, jasmine, tuberose and gardenia, and base notes of frangipani, coconut, driftwood, ambrox and sandalwood. —James Manso, WWD, 3 Sep. 2019

Originally created as part of the Estée Lauder Private Collection, the scent is reimagined with tuberose, carnation and a vanilla base. —Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025

Its laundry list of white floral notes is extensive—Egyptian geranium, Comoran Ylang Ylang, iris, and two varieties of jasmine, to name a few—but creamy tuberose is the namesake and star here. —Marci Robin, Allure, 27 Feb. 2025

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

Rhymes for tuberose

• agarose
• aliquots
• amigos
• anthracnose
• bottlenose
• buffaloes
• bungalows
• calicoes
• cameos
• commandos
• conversos
• decompose

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