Refine this word faster

Stronger alternatives Opposite tone Use in context Cross-language nuance

Priscilla

//pɹɪˈsɪlə// name

Definitions

Proper Noun
  1. 1
    A female given name from Latin of biblical origin.

    "Letters written by Alden, and full of the name of Priscilla, / Full of the name and the fame of the Puritan maiden Priscilla!"

  2. 2
    An early Christian, mentioned in the Bible and also known as Prisca.

    "And found a certain Jew named Aquila, born in Pontus, lately come from Italy, with his wife Priscilla; (because that Claudius had commanded all Jews to depart from Rome:) and came unto them."

Etymology

Feminine diminutive form of a Roman cognomen Prīscus, from Latin prīscus (“former, ancient, old-fashioned”). Compare typologically Seneca (< Latin Seneca < senex).

See also for "priscilla"

Synonyms Antonyms Rhymes Sentences Translate Word Type Pronunciation Word Forms

Next best steps

Find stronger synonymsSee usage examplesCheck pronunciation

Mini challenge

Unscramble this word: priscilla