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Proper noun
Philadelphus m
- 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
- a male given name from Ancient Greek
Declension
Second-declension noun, with locative, singular only.
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