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philadelphus Definition

phila·del·phus (fil′ə del′fəs)

noun

mock orange

Etymology: ModL < Gr philadelphon, mock orange < philadelphos, loving one's brother < philein, to love + adelphos, brother: see monadelphous

philadelphus Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • coronarius: Philadelphus coronarius is a deciduous shrub with light green leaves and arching stems which bear a profusion of wonderfully fragrant white flowers.