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Phillis

Phillis proper noun: a female given name from Ancient Greek.

Proper noun (1)

Phillis

  1. A female given name from Ancient Greek.

Proper noun (2)

Phillis

  1. A surname transferred from the given name.

Origin of Phillis

A less common spelling of Phyllis.

From Philip + genitive (mainly patronymic) suffix -s.

Questions about Phillis

What does Phillis mean?
Phillis means a female given name from Ancient Greek.
What part of speech is Phillis?
Phillis is a proper noun.

Words near Phillis in the dictionary

  1. phillipsiids
  2. phillipsite
  3. Phillipson
  4. Phillipston
  5. Phillipsville
  6. Phillis
  7. Phillotson
  8. Phillott
  9. Phillpot
  10. Phillpots
  11. Phillpott

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