Definition of tuberose
: a Mexican bulbous herb (Polianthes tuberosa) of the agave family cultivated for its spike of fragrant white single or double flowers
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Origin and Etymology of tuberose
New Latin tuberosa, specific epithet, from Latin, feminine of tuberosus tuberous, from tuber tuber
First Known Use: 1664
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