Philadelphus
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Philadelphus is a noun meaning (botany) Any of the genus Philadelphus of shrubs.
Meaning
(botany) Any of the genus Philadelphus of shrubs.
Example Sentences
No garden can afford to neglect the philadelphuses, because not only are the flowers full of refinement and beauty, but often most fragrant and arrive in June and July when the chief flowering period of shrubs is over.
Word Forms
- philadelphuses
Synonyms for philadelphus
Depending on context, synonyms include mock orange.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include polyadelph, phlomis, monadelph, phal, phyllidium, phalaenopsis.
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