mock orange

mock or·ange

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mok awr-inj, or-]
- /mɒk ˈɔr ɪndʒ, ˈɒr-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mok awr-inj, or-]
- /mɒk ˈɔr ɪndʒ, ˈɒr-/

Definitions of mock orange words

noun mock orange Also called syringa. any of various shrubs belonging to the genus Philadelphus, of the saxifrage family, especially P. coronarius, a widely cultivated species having fragrant white flowers. 1
noun mock orange any of various other shrubs or trees having flowers or fruit resembling those of the orange, as the laurel cherry. 1
noun mock orange any shrub of the genus Philadelphus, esp P. coronarius, with white fragrant flowers that resemble those of the orange: family Philadelphaceae 0
noun mock orange any other shrub or tree that resembles the orange tree 0
noun mock orange any of a genus (Philadelphus) of shrubs of the saxifrage family, with fragrant, white flowers resembling those of the orange 0

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Origin of mock orange

First appearance:

before 1725

One of the 49% newest English words

First recorded in 1725-35

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Parts of speech for Mock orange

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mock orange popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 39% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 61% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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