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mock privet

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun mock privet has 1 sense
  1. mock privet - evergreen shrub with white flowers and olivelike fruits
    --1 is a kind of
    shrub, bush
    --1 is a member of Phillyrea, genus Phillyrea

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Term: Mock Privet

Description:

Mock privet is a flowering evergreen shrub native to China and widely cultivated for its ornamental value. It belongs to the Oleaceae family and is known for its dense foliage and profusion of small, fragrant white flowers. Mock privet is often used as a hedge or border plant due to its tolerance to pruning and ability to form a compact, uniform shape. It is also an excellent choice for attracting bees and butterflies to the garden.

Senses and Usages:

Noun:

1. A shrub of the Ligustrum genus, particularly Ligustrum lucidum, commonly known as mock privet.

2. The foliage or flowers of the mock privet shrub.

3. The wood of the mock privet, sometimes used in carpentry and woodworking.

Adjective:

1. Referring to the mock privet shrub or its characteristics.

2. Imitation or artificial in nature, similar to the mock privet plant.

Verb:

1. To simulate or imitate the appearance or qualities of the mock privet.

2. To tease or make fun of someone in a playful or lighthearted manner.

Examples:

Noun:

1. The dense foliage of the mock privet provides excellent privacy for our backyard.

2. I love the delicate fragrance of the mock privet flowers.

3. This exquisite cabinet is crafted from the finest mock privet wood.

Adjective:

1. The mock privet hedge adds a touch of elegance to the front yard.

2. She wore a mock privet crown, adorning her hair with artificial flowers.

Verb:

1. The artist tried to mock privet the intricate patterns found in nature.

2. They would often mock privet each other's fashion sense, but it was all in good fun.

Related Products:

1. Mock Privet Shrub

2. Mock Privet Seeds

3. Mock Privet Hedge

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