TUBEROSES | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

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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

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