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PRONUNCIATION OF MOCK ORANGE

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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF MOCK ORANGE

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Mock orange is a noun.
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WHAT DOES MOCK ORANGE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Mock orange

Mock orange typically means Philadelphus, a mostly Holarctic genus of shrubs, particularly the species Philadelphus coronarius which is widely cultivated as an ornamental. Mock orange may also refer to: ▪ Bursaria spinosa, a small tree from Australia ▪ Choisya ternata, an aromatic shrub native to North America ▪ Maclura pomifera, a small tree from North America ▪ Murraya paniculata, a small tree ranging from East Asia to Australasia ▪ Pittosporum undulatum, a small tree native to Australia...

Definition of mock orange in the English dictionary

The definition of mock orange in the dictionary is Also called: syringa. any shrub of the genus Philadelphus, esp P. coronarius, with white fragrant flowers that resemble those of the orange: family Philadelphaceae. Other definition of mock orange is any other shrub or tree that resembles the orange tree.

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Synonyms and antonyms of mock orange in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «mock orange» into 25 languages

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Translator English - Chinese

模拟橙
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

naranja falsa
570 millions of speakers

English

mock orange
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

नकली नारंगी
380 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Arabic

البرتقال وهمية
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

макет оранжевый
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

laranja trocista
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

উপহাস কমলা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

seringa
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Jeruk oren
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Translator English - German

Pfeifenstrauch
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

モックオレンジ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

모의 오렌지
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Mock orange
85 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Vietnamese

cam giả
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Translator English - Tamil

போலி ஆரஞ்சு
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

बनावट नारिंगी
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Alaycı turuncu
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

arancio finto
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

mock orange
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

макет помаранчевий
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Translator English - Romanian

portocaliu machete
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Translator English - Greek

mock πορτοκαλί
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Translator English - Afrikaans

spot oranje
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Translator English - Swedish

mock orange
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Translator English - Norwegian

mock orange
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The term «mock orange» is regularly used and occupies the 91.001 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «MOCK ORANGE»

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New Perfume Handbook
Mock Orange Blossom Also called Mock Orange, German Jasmine, Seringa and occasionally Syringa. A shrub (Philadelphus coronarius) growing up to about 8 feet high and native to Italy and central Europe, but now grown widely (together ...
N. Groom, 1997
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Diseases and Pests of Ornamental Plants
Southern Root-Knot Nema (Meloidogyne incognita). This nema also infests petunias. For control see Chapter 3. PHILADELPHIA (MOCK-ORANGE) Diseases Canker (Nectria cinnabarina). Rough cankers first appear on the stems, followed by ...
Pascal P. Pirone, 1978
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Taylor's 50 Best Shrubs: Easy Plants for More Beautiful Gardens
Mock orange is a large shrub with multiple stems, often reaching surprising heights. Kept in check, it is a welcome addition to the garden. How TO GROW Mock orange thrives in ordinary soil with good drainage and at least a half day of sun.
Houghton Mifflin Company, Frances Tenenbaum, 1999
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Hawaii Dye Plants and Dye Recipes
Common, but not native, is the mock orange. MOCK ORANGE (Murraya panicuhta) Other name: Orange Jessamine Hawaiian name: Alahe'e-haole The mock orange, a native of Asia, is a prolific evergreen shrub. It can grow up to 20 feet tall, ...
Val Krohn-Ching, 1980
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A Field Guide to Trees and Shrubs: Northeastern and ...
Woods; Maryland, Tennessee, Arkansas, and Oklahoma to Florida and Texas. COMMON MOCK-ORANGE Philadelphus inodorus L. p. 114 Recognition: A southern shrub with buds small or hidden beneath leaf scars. Leaves egg- shaped ...
Roger Tory Peterson, 1973
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The Woody Plant Seed Manual
and squirrels consume Lewis mock orange seeds (Van Dersal 1938). Mule deer ( O. hemionus) browse littleleaf mock orange (Patton and Ertl 1982). Mock oranges are valuable plants for revegetating disturbances on steep, rocky, unstable ...
F. T. Bonner, Robert P. Karrfalt
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Identification, Selection, and Use of Southern Plants: For ...
Mock orange thrives in a moist, fertile soil and full sunlight to partial shade but is tolerant of most conditions, except poorly drained soils. Somewhat dense growth in full sun; more open and spindly in partial shade. Moderately fast growth.
Neil G. Odenwald, James R. Turner, 2006
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Native Trees, Shrubs, & Vines: A Guide to Using, Growing, ...
A Guide to Using, Growing, and Propagating North American Woody Plants William Cullina. Philadelphus inodorus var. grandiflorus. The large, immaculate blooms of Appalachian mock-orange release a light but evocative citrus perfume.
William Cullina, 2002
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Poisonous Plants and Venomous Animals of Alabama and ...
Family. RUTACEAE. PONCIRUS MOCK ORANGE One species occurs in Alabama. Poncirus trifoliata (Plate 12) MOCK ORANGE Species Recognition: Mock orange is a small shrub 2.5-3.5 meters tall with green stems and very large thorns.
J. Whitfield Gibbons, Robert Haynes, Robert R. Haynes, 1990
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Shrubs and Trees of the Southwest Deserts
Crossosoma Family Crossosomataceae Desert mock-orange is a harbinger of spring in the mountain canyons of southeastern California and southern Arizona. The white flowers first appear in February. Their sweet and spicy fragrance is ...
Janice Emily Bowers, 1993

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «MOCK ORANGE»

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A combination of essence and form is all too important
... a range of plant types. Roses can make a strong contribution, but shrubby philadelphus (mock orange) and honeysuckle are there in support. «Northumberland Gazette, Jul 15»
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Roses not alone in being heaven scent
It's been a similar story walking down the lane at eventide, the mock orange, honeysuckle and roses offering a blend of scents not experienced ... «Northumberland Gazette, Jul 15»
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Oshkosh Garden Club names July Garden of the Month
As one continues along side the home there are Sedum Matrona, Mock Orange, Spirea, Hydrangea and a new variety of Bridal Wreath. Next to ... «The Oshkosh Northwestern, Jul 15»
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Lush natives that like to show off
... foliage and then in early summer bunches of 3-inch pure white flowers that are intensely fragrant (earning its common name Mock Orange). «San Francisco Chronicle, Jul 15»
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Jeff Lowenfels: Don't relax outdoors too long; there's work to do in …
What about those last mock orange flowers? What a fragrance. Don't have any? Time to plant your first ones. This means it is time to visit your ... «Alaska Dispatch News, Jul 15»
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How to create a cosy and functional outdoor oasis for your next patio …
Fill your planters with fragrant flowers: gardenias, mock orange, night-blooming jasmine or honeysuckle for an added layer to al fresco dining ... «Post City, Jul 15»
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In the Grow: Warm, wet conditions prime for algae
It has a lot of dead wood like a mock orange. Right now it has a little (hard to see) long narrow white flower – H.M.. A. I was thinking the shrub ... «Farmers Advance, Jul 15»
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Doodlebugs pose lethal threat to unsuspecting ants
A: It is called Pittosporum tobira or Japanese mock orange. It is a slow growing shrub that requires weekly irrigation, does well in moderate sun ... «Arizona Daily Star, Jul 15»
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Marcia Davis: Catbirds living in the city keep a low-profile, secretive …
... overgrown rows of glossy-leafed evergreen Burford and native hollies along with mock orange, large azaleas, ligustrum, bush honeysuckle, ... «Knoxville News Sentinel, Jul 15»
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The Happy Horticulturalist by Bernadette Varilone
The Philadelphus, commonly referred to as “mock orange” have an almost overpowering scent and which can be enjoyed from a reasonable ... «Slough and Windsor Observer, Jul 15»

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