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tuberose

Pronunciation: /ˈtjuːbərəʊz/

Definition of tuberose

noun

  • a Mexican plant with heavily scented white waxy flowers and a bulb-like base. Unknown in the wild, it was formerly cultivated as a flavouring for chocolate; the flower oil is used in perfumery.
    • Polianthes tuberosa, family Agavaceae

adjective

Origin:

mid 17th century: the noun from Latin tuberosa, feminine of tuberosus 'with protuberances'; the adjective from Latin tuberosus

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