Phillies
- proper noun
- /ˈfɪliz/
- US
- Get a pack of Phillies.
Examples
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Gort wears a red Phillies cap.
Fiction book (1994) -
And some Phillies.
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My only solace was having my husband, David, remind me of his 1964 Phillies.
Blog text (3) -
And some Phillies.
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And some Phillies.
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Bret smokes a Phillies blunt as he donuts his truck.
Fiction book (2002) -
I enjoyed a relaxing evening with a cold drink and a pack of Phillies cigars.
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At the barbecue, he offered everyone a Phillies cigar to enjoy while grilling.
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She always keeps a box of Phillies in her drawer for special occasions.
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Etymology
Phillies (cigar) takes its name from the city Philadelphia, which comes from Greek and means 'brotherly love'. A helpful way to remember it is to think of these cigars as 'from Philadelphia', which is why the brand is called Phillies.