Definitions
There are 4 meanings of the phrase
Mock Orange.
Mock Orange - as a noun
Large hardy shrub with showy and strongly fragrant creamy-white flowers in short terminal racemes
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
philadelphus coronariussyringaShrubby thorny deciduous tree of southeastern united states with white flowers and small black drupaceous fruit
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bumelia lycioidessouthern buckthornSmall flowering evergreen tree of southern united states
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cherry laurellaurel cherryprunus carolinianawild orangeSmall shrubby deciduous yellowwood tree of south central united states having spines, glossy dark green leaves and an inedible fruit that resembles an orange; its hard orange-colored wood used for bows by native americans; frequently planted as boundary hedge
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bow woodmaclura pomiferaosage orangeExample Sentences
"The mock orange bush has white fragrant flowers."
"I have planted a mock orange in my garden."
"The mock orange blooms in the spring."
"The scent of mock orange is similar to that of orange blossoms."
"The mock orange is often pruned to maintain its shape."
