Mock Orange (Noun)
Meaning 1
Shrubby thorny deciduous tree of southeastern United States with white flowers and small black drupaceous fruit.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The mock orange tree in our backyard was in full bloom, its white flowers filling the air with a sweet fragrance.
- The garden designer chose to plant a mock orange tree in the corner of the yard to provide a natural screen from the neighbors.
- In the fall, the mock orange tree drops its leaves, revealing a thorny, branching structure that provides a haven for birds.
- The small black fruit of the mock orange tree is not edible for humans, but it's a favorite of many bird species.
- The mock orange tree is a popular choice for landscaping in the southeastern United States due to its hardiness and low maintenance requirements.
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Meaning 2
Small flowering evergreen tree of southern United States.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
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Meaning 3
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.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
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Meaning 4
Large hardy shrub with showy and strongly fragrant creamy-white flowers in short terminal racemes.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.