Phil
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English[edit]
Pronunciation[edit]
Etymology 1[edit]
Shortened from Philip, from Ancient Greek Φίλιππος (Phílippos), which see for more information.
Alternative forms[edit]
Proper noun[edit]
Phil
- A short form of the male given name Philip.
- (rare) A short form of the female given name Philippa.
Etymology 2[edit]
Clipping
Alternative forms[edit]
Noun[edit]
Phil
Proper noun[edit]
the Phils.
- (US, Philippines, slang, chiefly in the plural) Clipping of the Philippines.
Adjective[edit]
Phil. (not comparable)
- Clipping of Philippine.
Proper noun[edit]
Phil
- (rare) A short form of the female given name Philomena.
Anagrams[edit]
French[edit]
Pronunciation[edit]
Proper noun[edit]
Phil m (plural invariable)
- a male given name, diminutive of Philippe
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