Phyllis

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. A girl who killed herself for love and was turned into an almond tree.
  2. A female given name from Ancient Greek derived from the mythological character.

Pronunciation

/ˈfɪlɪs/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Sumxr-Phyllis.wav

Word forms

Phyllis Phillis

Etymology

From the masculine Ancient Greek Φύλλις (Phúllis) or from the feminine Φυλλίς (Phullís).

Related words

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