Word History
Etymology
New Latin, from Greek philadelphos brotherly, from phil- + adelphos brother — more at -adelphous
First Known Use
1754, in the meaning defined above
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“Philadelphus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/philadelphus. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
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