mock orange (Meaning)
mock orange (n)
large hardy shrub with showy and strongly fragrant creamy-white flowers in short terminal racemes
shrubby thorny deciduous tree of southeastern United States with white flowers and small black drupaceous fruit
small flowering evergreen tree of southern United States
small 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
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mock orange Sentence Examples
- The sweet fragrance of mock orange blossoms permeated the summer breeze.
- The mock orange hedge formed a lush, green barrier around the garden.
- The mock orange's delicate petals resembled tiny white stars against the dark green foliage.
- The mock orange shrub was a favorite nesting spot for mockingbirds.
- The mock orange's nickname, "bridal wreath," aptly described its abundant clusters of white flowers.
- The mock orange tree provided a welcome shade during the hot summer months.
- Bees and butterflies flocked to the mock orange's fragrant blossoms.
- The mock orange's essential oils were used in perfumery to evoke a sense of romance and nostalgia.
- The mock orange's flowers were often used as bridal bouquet accents due to their pure white color and delicate scent.
- The mock orange's natural beauty and sweet fragrance made it a popular choice for home landscaping and ornamental gardens.
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large hardy shrub with showy and strongly fragrant creamy-white flowers in short terminal racemes, shrubby thorny deciduous tree of southeastern United States w
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The sweet fragrance of mock orange blossoms permeated the summer breeze.
The mock orange hedge formed a lush, green barrier around the garden.
The mock orange's delicate petals resembled tiny white stars against the dark green foliage.
The mock orange shrub was a favorite nesting spot for mockingbirds.
