Ptolemy II

noun

surnamed Philadelphus, 309?–247? b.c., king of Egypt 285–247? (son of Ptolemy I).

Attalus II

noun

Philadelphus, king of Pergamum c159–138 b.c.

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Historical Examples of philadelphus

Philadelphus syringa, or Mock Orange; grandiflorus is the finest.
A Woman's Hardy Garden
Helena Rutherfurd Ely
Philadelphus, but the middle of the 2nd century is more probable.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 5
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"A letter from Philadelphus," he said over his shoulder, as he moved away from Hannah.
The City of Delight
Elizabeth Miller
From his bosom he drew forth the letter from Philadelphus and laid it within.
The City of Delight
Elizabeth Miller
Philadelphus summoned a servant and instructed her to bring his wife.
The City of Delight
Elizabeth Miller

British Dictionary definitions for philadelphus

philadelphus

noun

any shrub of the N temperate genus Philadelphus, cultivated for their strongly scented showy flowers: family HydrangeaceaeSee also mock orange (def. 1)

Word Origin for philadelphus

C19: New Latin, from Greek philadelphon mock orange, literally: loving one's brother

Ptolemy II

noun

called Philadelphus. 309–246 bc, the son of Ptolemy I; king of Egypt (285–246). Under his rule the power, prosperity, and culture of Egypt was at its height

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