Philadelphus

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Translingual

Etymology

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Proper noun

Philadelphus m

  1. A taxonomic genus within the family Hydrangeaceae – mock oranges.

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Latin

Etymology

Borrowed from Ancient Greek Φιλάδελφος (Philádelphos).

Pronunciation

Proper noun

Philadelphus m sg (genitive Philadelphī); second declension

  1. a male given name from Ancient Greek

Declension

Second-declension noun, with locative, singular only.

Case Singular
Nominative Philadelphus
Genitive Philadelphī
Dative Philadelphō
Accusative Philadelphum
Ablative Philadelphō
Vocative Philadelphe
Locative Philadelphī

Descendants

  • Translingual: Philadelphus
  • French: Philadelphe

References

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