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Definition of tuberose

tuberose

/ˈtuː.bəˌroʊz/
tu · be · rose
Plural:tuberoses
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tuberose Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A night-blooming plant of the asparagus family, native to Mexico, that grows from a tuber and produces spikes of highly fragrant, waxy white flowers widely cultivated for use in perfumery.

Example

"The evening air in the botanical garden was saturated with the sweet, heady fragrance of the blossoming tuberose."

Word Nuance & Usage

Despite its modern English spelling, the word is not a compound of 'tube' and 'rose'; it is often mispronounced as such, though it is completely unrelated to actual roses.

• Nearby Words

tub
tuba
tube
tuberose
tuberous begonia
tubeshoulder
tubesnout

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'tuberosa', the feminine form of 'tuberosus' meaning 'tuberous' or 'swollen', referring to the plant's fleshy root system.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Tuberose. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/tuberose
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