Etymology

phil

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Today it means: A short form of the male given name Philip. Full definition →

Ancient Greek Φίλιππος
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Phil · proper noun1

  1. Ancient Greek · derived fromΦίλιππος
  2. English todayPhil

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

Phil · noun, proper noun, adjective, proper noun2

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