English Explanatory Dictionary

Phil

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. A short form of the male given name Philip.
  2. A short form of the female given name Philippa.
noun
  1. Abbreviation of philosophy.
name
  1. Clipping of the Philippines.
adj
  1. Clipping of Philippine.
name
  1. A short form of the female given name Philomena.
noun
  1. Alternative form of phil..

Pronunciation

/fɪl/

Word forms

Phil Phill phil. the Phils.

Etymology

Shortened from Philip, from Ancient Greek Φίλιππος (Phílippos), which see for more information.

Derived words

Felkin Phan Phildickian
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