"philadelphus" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: philadelphuses [plural]
Etymology: From the genus name. Head templates: {{en-noun}} philadelphus (plural philadelphuses)
  1. (botany) Any of the genus Philadelphus of shrubs. Categories (topical): Botany Categories (lifeform): Cornales order plants Synonyms: mock orange

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