tuberose

noun

tube·​rose ˈtü-ˌbrōz 

ˈtyü-

also -bə-ˌrōz, 

-bə-ˌrōs

: a Mexican bulbous herb (Agave amica synonym Polianthes tuberosa) of the asparagus family cultivated for its spike of fragrant white single or double flowers

Examples of tuberose in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The scent is rooted in fresh geranium, but made even more enchanting with notes of tuberose and narcisse. —Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 15 Dec. 2025

Its scent evokes a stroll through a blooming garden, with notes of dahlia petals, delicate tuberose, and a warm base of sandalwood and musk. —Lily Wohlner, Allure, 12 Dec. 2025

Night-blooming tuberose (Polianthes tuberosa) should only be planted in spring after the danger of frost has passed. —Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Sep. 2025

The pure essential oils spotlight white gardenia, which is mixed with tuberose, a hint of citrus, and jasmine. —Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 10 Aug. 2025

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

Rhymes for tuberose

• agarose
• aliquots
• amigos
• anthracnose
• bottlenose
• buffaloes
• bungalows
• calicoes
• cameos
• commandos
• conversos
• decompose

Kids Definition

tuberose

noun

tube·​rose ˈt(y)ü-ˌbrōz 

ˈt(y)ü-bə-ˌrōz, 

-bə-ˌrōs

: an herb related to the agaves and grown for its spike of fragrant white flowers