philander Meaning & Definition
What Does Philander Mean?
Philander is a noun that means A lover. It can also mean A South American opossum, bare-tailed woolly opossum, of species Caluromys philander (syn. Didelphis philander). As a verb, it means To woo women; to play the male flirt.
Philander in Brief
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //fɪˈlændə// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | flirt, coquette and dally |
| Plural | philanders |
| Verb forms | philanders, philandering, philandered |
Philander Definition (Noun)
- A lover.
- A South American opossum, bare-tailed woolly opossum, of species Caluromys philander (syn. Didelphis philander).
- A greater bilby, an Australian marsupial of species Macrotis lagotis (syn. Perameles lagotis).
Philander as a Verb
- To woo women; to play the male flirt.
Noun
- A South American opossum, bare-tailed woolly opossum, Caluromys philander, formerly Didelphis philander.
- An Australian bandicoot, greater bilby or bilby, Macrotis lagotis, formerly Perameles lagotis.
Synonyms of Philander
Philander synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Philander
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Philander in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
philander (plural philanders)
philander (third-person singular simple present philanders, present participle philandering, simple past and past participle philandered)
Words That Rhyme With Philander
Origin of Philander
As a verb, first seen in the 1824 play Philandering: Or, The Rose Queen, by Samuel Beazley. From the given name Philander, used for love interest or suitor stock characters in several 18th century stories and poems, from Ancient Greek Φίλανδρος (Phílandros), name of the mythological son of the nymph Acacallis and the god Apollo. Semantically disconnected from the adjective φίλανδρος (phílandros, “loving one’s husband; excessively attracted to males, slutty, boy crazy”).
Philander Pronunciation
You say philander as //fɪˈlændə//. It has 1 syllable.
Frequently Asked Questions About Philander
Is philander a noun or a verb?
Philander is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for philander?
You can replace philander with words such as flirt, coquette and dally. See the full list of philander synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of philander?
The plural of philander is philanders.
What is the past tense of philander?
The past tense of philander is philandered. The present participle is philandering.
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