-phily

a combining form used in the formation of compound words that have the general sense “love or liking” ( homophily, notaphily ); used especially in biological and chemical terms ( hydrophily ).

Discover More

Word History and Origins

From -phil(e) ( def ) + -y ³( def ); -philia ( def )

Discover More

Example Sentences

Mr Phily said her arrest on Sunday was the result of several weeks of investigations into drug trafficking in the town, which is home to 6,000 people and located in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region.

From BBC

The mayor's house, the town hall, and the pharmacy whereMs Habsaoui workedwere all searched, prosecutor Hugues de Phily told AFP news agency.

From BBC

Someone in Dan Snyder’s organization thought it would be a good idea to follow the Dallas Cowboys’ blueprint for victory in their 27-20 win over Washington the week before and had special “Washington Football” benches brought to Phily’s Lincoln Financial Field.

From Washington Times

Well!"—he interrupted his musing with resolute cheerfulness—"I've got to get over to the library to-night," he said, "for I may have to start for Phily to-morrow afternoon.

From Project Gutenberg

philtrum phimosis

Browse