Phil
[ fil ]
/ fɪl /
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noun
a male given name, form of Philip.
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Other definitions for Phil (3 of 4)
phil.
abbreviation
philosophical.
philosophy.
Other definitions for Phil (4 of 4)
Phil.
abbreviation
Bible. Philemon.
Philip.
Bible. Philippians.
Philippine.
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British Dictionary definitions for Phil (1 of 2)
phil.
abbreviation for
philosophy
philharmonic
British Dictionary definitions for Phil (2 of 2)
Phil.
abbreviation for
Philippians
Philippines
Philadelphia
Philharmonic
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