Phyllis
Americannoun
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a name used in pastoral literature, as the Eclogues of Vergil, for a country girl or sweetheart.
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Also Phyliss. a female given name: from a Greek word meaning “green leaf.”
Example Sentences
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Waters has taken comparisons to antifeminist activist Phyllis Schlafly as a compliment: After all, Schlafly was brilliant and confident and media savvy too.
From Salon ● Jul. 27, 2026
Each of the Channel Islands has endemic species and subspecies, including island foxes, that are found nowhere else, said Phyllis Grifman, vice chair of the advisory council.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 18, 2026
You can also use a personal account at IRS.gov External link to track your return, IRS correspondence and other matters, says Phyllis Jo Kubey, an enrolled agent in New York City.
From Barron's ● Mar. 28, 2026
Phyllis Jo Kubey, an enrolled agent in New York, says to read the letter carefully and follow its instructions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 20, 2026
I can’t ever get enough of Phyllis Whitney.
From "Missing May" by Cynthia Rylant
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