tuberose
noun
tube·rose ˈtü-ˌbrōz 
ˈtyü-,
also -bə-ˌrōz,
-bə-ˌrōs
: a Mexican bulbous herb (Polianthes tuberosa) of the agave family cultivated for its spike of fragrant white single or double flowers
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web The fragrant duet of tuberose and jasmine then evokes perennial youth. 
Emerald Elitou, Essence, 11 Aug. 2022 Keep your scalp and body exfoliated using this scrub with notes of dragonfruit, orange blossom, tuberose, and Baltic amber. ELLE, 5 Aug. 2022 If the first day of spring is your happy place, consider this light and subtle bouquet of tuberose and jasmine from Gucci your perfect perfume pick-me-up. April Franzino, Good Housekeeping, 23 June 2022 This floral fragrance infuses notes of fresh tuberose, dreamy suede accord, intense Timut pepper, and woody patchouli and is bound to earn all of the compliments from friends and friendly strangers (wink, wink) on a night out. Sarah Han, Allure, 24 May 2022 The latest chapter of Her adds blooms with a touch of tuberose and plum, creating a sensual floral juxtaposed with a sweet creaminess. Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 13 May 2022 The resulting fragrance is light and airy, laced with tuberose, orange blossom, jasmine and marine accord, which gives it an oceanic, salty effect. Katie Berohn, Good Housekeeping, 11 May 2022 Do Son captures the scent of Diptyque co-founder Yves Coueslant’s childhood summers in Ha Long Bay, Vietnam: sea breeze, with floral scents of jasmine, tuberose and orange blossom. Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2022 Over time, sandalwood and tuberose emerge, adding a richness to the composition that lingers on for hours. Janelle Okwodu, Vogue, 19 Apr. 2022 See More
Emerald Elitou, Essence, 11 Aug. 2022 Keep your scalp and body exfoliated using this scrub with notes of dragonfruit, orange blossom, tuberose, and Baltic amber. ELLE, 5 Aug. 2022 If the first day of spring is your happy place, consider this light and subtle bouquet of tuberose and jasmine from Gucci your perfect perfume pick-me-up. April Franzino, Good Housekeeping, 23 June 2022 This floral fragrance infuses notes of fresh tuberose, dreamy suede accord, intense Timut pepper, and woody patchouli and is bound to earn all of the compliments from friends and friendly strangers (wink, wink) on a night out. Sarah Han, Allure, 24 May 2022 The latest chapter of Her adds blooms with a touch of tuberose and plum, creating a sensual floral juxtaposed with a sweet creaminess. Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 13 May 2022 The resulting fragrance is light and airy, laced with tuberose, orange blossom, jasmine and marine accord, which gives it an oceanic, salty effect. Katie Berohn, Good Housekeeping, 11 May 2022 Do Son captures the scent of Diptyque co-founder Yves Coueslant’s childhood summers in Ha Long Bay, Vietnam: sea breeze, with floral scents of jasmine, tuberose and orange blossom. Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2022 Over time, sandalwood and tuberose emerge, adding a richness to the composition that lingers on for hours. Janelle Okwodu, Vogue, 19 Apr. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
New Latin tuberosa, specific epithet, from Latin, feminine of tuberosus tuberous, from tuber tuber
First Known Use
1664, in the meaning defined above
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- (as) sober as a judge
- (as) solid as a rock
- (as) sound as a bell
- (as) stubborn as a mule
- (as) sure as I'm standing here
- (as) tough as old boots
- (as) ugly as sin
- (as) warm as toast
- (at) any minute (now)
- (at) any moment (now)
- (be) careful what you wish for
- (be) spoiling for
- (can) trace one's history (back) to
- (cast) in the same mold as
- (don't) I wish
- (don't) you wish
- (from) side to side
- (get) ready, (get) set, go