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Philip

//ˈfɪlɪp// name, noun

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Proper Noun
  1. 1
    One of the twelve disciples of Jesus in the Bible; one of the seven deacons. uncountable
  2. 2
    A male given name from Ancient Greek. countable

    "Philip Berold, conceiting this his name, very Clerkly proves that Philip is an Apostolical name by Saint Philip the Apostle, a Royal name by King Philip King of Macedonia, and an Imperial name by Philip the first Christian Emperour."

  3. 3
    A surname originating as a patronymic. countable
  4. 4
    A small city, the county seat of Haakon County, South Dakota, United States. countable, uncountable
Noun
  1. 1
    English sparrow, house sparrow (Passer domesticus)

Etymology

From Middle English Philip, ultimately from Ancient Greek Φίλιππος (Phílippos), name of ancient kings of Macedonia, from φίλιππος (phílippos, “fond of horses”), from φιλέω (philéō, “to love”) + ἵππος (híppos, “horse”).

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