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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   plural of philip form-of, plural

Proper Noun

1. 1
   A surname transferred from the given name.
2. 2
   plural of Philip form-of, plural

Synonyms

All synonyms

duke of edinburghenglish sparrowhouse sparrowindian house sparrowindian sparrowspadger

Example

More examples

"Mr Philips, along with some friends and neighbors, is planning a celebration."

Etymology

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

Related phrases

Philips Park

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