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Definition of mock orange in English: mock orangenoun A bushy shrub of north temperate regions, which is cultivated for its strongly scented white flowers, the perfume of which resembles orange blossom. Genus Philadelphus, family Hydrangeaceae (formerly Philadelphaceae): several species and hybrids, in particular P. coronarius Example sentencesExamples - The family includes ornamental shrubs such as mock orange, and all citrus fruit trees.
- Gardeners could lay the same charge against most mock oranges.
- I find mock orange irresistible - its sweet aroma wafts freely through the garden on every spring breeze.
- And my mock orange bloomed very little this spring.
- It's finally gone and I notice the mock orange bushes looking a little worse for wear.
- Add jewel mint of Corsica or creeping thyme between a path's stepping stones, and, if you have room, put a lemon or orange tree or a mock orange beside the path.
Definition of mock orange in US English: mock orangenounˈmäk ˈˌôrənj A bushy shrub of north temperate regions that is cultivated for its strongly scented white flowers whose perfume resembles orange blossom. Genus Philadelphus, family Hydrangeaceae (formerly Philadelphaceae): several species and hybrids, in particular P. coronarius Example sentencesExamples - Gardeners could lay the same charge against most mock oranges.
- And my mock orange bloomed very little this spring.
- It's finally gone and I notice the mock orange bushes looking a little worse for wear.
- I find mock orange irresistible - its sweet aroma wafts freely through the garden on every spring breeze.
- The family includes ornamental shrubs such as mock orange, and all citrus fruit trees.
- Add jewel mint of Corsica or creeping thyme between a path's stepping stones, and, if you have room, put a lemon or orange tree or a mock orange beside the path.
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