Phil

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See also: phil, phil-, -phil, phil., and Phil.

English

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Phil

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /fɪl/
Rhymes: -ɪl
Homophone: fill

Etymology 1

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

Alternative forms

Phill

Proper noun

Phil

A short form of the male given name Philip.
(rare) A short form of the female given name Philippa.

Etymology 2

Clipping

Alternative forms

phil, phil., Phil.

Noun

Phil

Abbreviation of philosophy.

Proper noun

the Phils.

(US, Philippines, slang, chiefly in the plural) Clipping of the Philippines.

Adjective

Phil. (not comparable)

Clipping of Philippine.

Proper noun

Phil

(rare) A short form of the female given name Philomena.

Anagrams

Pihl

French

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /fil/
Homophones: fil, file, filent, files, fils, -phile

Proper noun

Phil m (plural invariable)

a male given name, diminutive of Philippe

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