tuberose

¹ American  

[toob-rohz, tyoob-, too-buh-rohz, tyoo-] / ˈtubˌroʊz, ˈtyub-, ˈtu bəˌroʊz, ˈtyu- /

noun

1. a bulbous plant, Polianthes tuberosa, of the agave family, cultivated for its spike of fragrant, creamy-white, lily-like flowers.

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tuberose ² American  

[too-buh-rohs, tyoo-] / ˈtu bəˌroʊs, ˈtyu- /

adjective

1. tuberous.

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tuberose British  

noun

1. a perennial Mexican agave plant, Polianthes tuberosa , having a tuberous root and spikes of white fragrant lily-like flowers

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adjective

1. a variant of tuberous

Etymology

Origin of tuberose¹

1655–65; < New Latin tuberosa, the specific epithet, feminine of Latin tūberōsus tuberose ²

Origin of tuberose¹

First recorded in 1695–1705, tuberose is from the Latin word tūberōsus knobby. See tuber ¹, -ose ¹

Example Sentences

That’s because scent isn’t simply the notes — say vanilla, sandalwood, tuberose; it’s about the feeling they evoke.

From Los Angeles Times

The couple have not only just produced their new range of perfumes - with combinations such as tuberose and berry, and coconut and agarwood - but also their first child - a daughter, Sadeel.

From BBC

The gardens sprawl in four sections, reimagining the vision of Sun King, Louis XIV, who wanted his grounds to overflow with the scents of orange blossom, hyacinth, tuberose and jasmine.

From Seattle Times

She could smell her mother's perfume, the scent of tuberoses that followed her still wherever she went.

From Literature

I love the smell of nutmeg, clove and cinnamon in wintertime, then gardenia, tuberose and lavender in summer.

From Seattle Times