philadelphus
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A shrub with white fragrant flowers often grown in gardens
- noun
- /ˌfɪləˈdɛlfəs/
- Specialized
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philadelphus
- Gardeners often choose philadelphus for its fragrant flowers and attractive foliage.
Examples
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The philadelphus in our garden blooms beautifully in early summer.
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After pruning the old wood, the philadelphus produced more abundant blossoms.
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The philadelphus blooms beautifully in the spring.
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I planted several philadelphuses in my garden.
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Gardeners often choose philadelphus for its fragrant flowers and attractive foliage.
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The philadelphus in our garden blooms beautifully in early summer.
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After pruning the old wood, the philadelphus produced more abundant blossoms.
Compounds
Surface Forms
philadelphus singular
philadelphuses plural
Etymology
Philadelphus comes from the Greek parts philo- 'loving' and -adelphos 'brother', so the name means 'brother-loving'. A helpful way to remember the shrub is to picture its white, sweet-scented flowers growing close together like a group of loving brothers.