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Definition of philadelphus

philadelphus

/ˌfɪl.əˈdɛl.fəs/
phil · a · del · phus
Plural:philadelphuses
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philadelphus Lexical Profile

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• noun

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Any deciduous shrub of the genus Philadelphus (family Hydrangeaceae), native to North America, Eurasia, and Central America, commonly known as mock orange and widely cultivated as an ornamental plant for its profusion of fragrant, cup-shaped, four-petaled white flowers that resemble orange blossoms.

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Word Nuance & Usage

In horticultural contexts, philadelphus is frequently confused with lilac, as both shrubs were historically referred to by the common name 'syringa' (which is the botanical genus name for lilac).

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pheasant
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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Philadelphus. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/philadelphus
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