Phil
abbreviation
Definition of Phil
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phil-
combining form
variants: or
philo-
Definition of phil-
: loving : having an affinity for philoprogenitive
Origin and Etymology of phil-
Greek, from philos dear, friendly
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-phil
noun combining form
variants: or
-phile
Definition of -phil
: lover : one having an affinity for or a strong attraction to acidophil Slavophile
Origin and Etymology of -phil
French -phile, from Greek -philos -philous
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-phil
adjective combining form
variants: or
-phile
Definition of -phil
: loving : having a fondness or affinity for Francophile
Origin and Etymology of -phil
New Latin -philus, from Latin, from Greek -philos
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