tuberose

• POS: Noun
• HYPHEN: tube=rose

CIDE DICTIONARY

tuberose, n. [Cf. G. tuberose, F. tubéreuse, NL. Polianthes tuberosa. See Tuberous.].

 A plant (Polianthes tuberosa) with a tuberous root and a liliaceous flower. It is much cultivated for its beautiful and fragrant white blossoms.  [1913 Webster]

tuberose, a. 

 Tuberous.  [1913 Webster]

OXFORD DICTIONARY

tuberose, adj.
1 covered with tubers; knobby.
2 of or resembling a tuber.
3 bearing tubers.

Derivative

tuberosity n.

tuberose, n. a plant, Polianthes tuberosa, native to Mexico, having heavily scented white funnel-like flowers and strap-shaped leaves.

Etymology

L tuberosa fem. (as TUBEROSE(1))