Phelps

//fɛlps// name

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Definitions

Proper Noun
  1. 1
    A surname transferred from the given name. countable, uncountable
  2. 2
    plural of Phelp form-of, plural
  3. 3
    A census-designated place in Pike County, Kentucky, United States. countable, uncountable
  4. 4
    A town and village therein, in Ontario County, New York, United States. countable, uncountable
  5. 5
    A town and unincorporated community therein, in Vilas County, Wisconsin, United States. countable, uncountable

Example

More examples

"Michael Phelps is now the most decorated Olympian of all time."

Etymology

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

Related phrases

Phelps County

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