Tuberose Definition

to͝obrōz, tyo͝ob-, to͝obə-
tuberoses
noun
tuberoses
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.
Webster's New World
Synonyms:
  • Polianthes tuberosa
adjective

Tuberous.

Webster's New World

Other Word Forms of Tuberose

Noun

Singular:
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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Words Starting With

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