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Word: Tuberose
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
mid 17th century: the noun from Latin tuberosa, feminine of tuberosus ‘with protuberances’; the adjective from Latin tuberosus
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈtjuːbərəʊz
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a Mexican plant with heavily scented white waxy flowers and a tuberous base. Unknown in the wild, it was formerly cultivated as a flavouring for chocolate; the flower oil is used in perfumery.
Short Definition:Mexican plant with heavily scented white waxy flowers
Word: Tuberose
Speech Type: Adjective
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈtjuːbərəʊz
Dialects: British English
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