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mock orange

/mɒk ˈɒrɪndʒ/

Traduction: Nom courant d'arbustes du genre Philadelphus, aux fleurs blanches parfumées rappelant celles de l'oranger, bien qu'ils ne soient pas de vrais orangers.

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/mɒk ˈɒrɪndʒ/C1formal
  • frNom courant d'arbustes du genre Philadelphus, aux fleurs blanches parfumées rappelant celles de l'oranger, bien qu'ils ne soient pas de vrais orangers.

A common name for shrubs of the genus Philadelphus, known for their fragrant white flowers that resemble orange blossoms, though they are not true oranges.

  1. Ornamental shrubB2formal

    A deciduous shrub of the genus Philadelphus, known for its fragrant white flowers that resemble orange blossoms.

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    • The mock orange in our garden blooms every spring.
    • She planted a row of mock orange bushes along the fence.
    • The sweet scent of mock orange filled the evening air.