Definition of "philadelphus" []

• A genus of shrubs of the order Saxifrageæ and the tribe Hydrangeæ, characterized by the inferior ovary, numerous stamens, and four or five imbricate petals. (noun)

The Century Dictionary (Public Domain)

• "The dark-leaved "Ravenswing" is a wonderful selection that you can invite into more intimate places, and I grow it with some success under early-flowering philadelphus and lilac."
• "Philadelphus coronarius and grandiflorus. philadelphus species.phillyreas. phlox, culture of. phlox, perennial."
• "And Von Glauben drew a cluster of the overhanging philadelphus flowers down to his nose and smelt them approvingly."