Phil"ip (?), n. [So called from their notes.] (Zoˆl.) (a) The European
hedge sparrow. (b) The house sparrow. Called also phip. [Prov. Eng.]
Phi*lip"pi*an (?), a. Of or pertaining to Philippi, a city of ancient
Macedonia. -- n. A native or an inhabitant of Philippi.
Phi*lip"pic (?), n. [L. Philippicus belonging to Philip, Philippic, Gr.
&?;, fr. &?; Philip, &?; fond of horses: cf. F. philippique.] 1. Any
one of the series of famous orations of Demosthenes, the Grecian
orator, denouncing Philip, king of Macedon.
2. Hence: Any discourse or declamation abounding in acrimonious
invective.
Phi*lip"pi*um (?), n. [NL. So named from Philippe Plantamour, of
Geneva, Switzerland.] (Chem.) A rare and doubtful metallic element said
to have been discovered in the mineral samarskite.
Phil"ip*pize (?), v. i. [imp. & p. p. Philippized (?); p. pr. & vb. n.
Philippizing.] [Gr. &?; to be on Philip's side.] 1. To support or
advocate the cause of Philip of Macedon.