Tuberose definition

to͝obrōz, tyo͝ob-, to͝obə-
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A tuberous perennial Mexican plant (Polianthes tuberosa) having grasslike leaves and cultivated for its highly fragrant white flowers, which yield an essential oil formerly used in perfumery.
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A perennial Mexican plant (Polianthes tuberosa) of the agave family, growing from a tuber or bulb and having white, sweet-scented flowers borne in racemes.
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A Mexican tuberous plant (Polianthes tuberosa) that has white flowers and grass-like leaves.
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Noun

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tuberose
Plural:
tuberoses

Origin of tuberose

  • From New Latin tūberōsa species name from feminine of Latin tūberōsus full of lumps from tūber lump tuber

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Tuberose Sentence Examples

  • Skin manifestations facilitate the diagnosis of genetic disease - well known examples include neurofibromatosis and tuberose sclerosis but there are many others.

  • Composed of tuberose, magnolia, sandalwood, vanilla, infused mush, pear and jasmine, it portrays a youthful, flirtatious spirit.

  • Notes of frozen apple, peach nectar and mimosa give the scent its pleasant fruitiness, while muguet (Lily of the Valley), freesia, night-blooming jasmine and tuberose balance the sweetness with a soft floral tinge.

  • Fleurissimo is one such scent; not only is it said to be a favorite of Madonna and the late actress Grace Kelly, it boasts an intoxicating mixture of floral notes, including rose, lilac, violet and tuberose.

  • Tuberose (Polianthes) - P. tuberosa is a native of the East Indies, but strong imported bulbs of this deliciously fragrant plant, if inserted in warm soil, will flower well in the open air during August.

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