Lexic.us

Definition of Philander

1. Verb. Have amorous affairs; of men. "He has been womanizing for years"

2. Verb. Talk or behave amorously, without serious intentions. "Sam wants to philander with Sue "; "My husband never flirts with other women"

Definition of Philander

1. v. i. To make love to women; to play the male flirt.

2. n. A lover.

3. n. A South American opossum (Didelphys philander).

Definition of Philander

1. Noun. A lover. ¹

2. Noun. A South American opossum, ''Didelphys philander''. ¹

3. Noun. An Australian bandicoot, ''Perameles lagotis''. ¹

4. Verb. To make love to women; to play the male flirt. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Philander

1. [v -ED, -ING, -S]

Medical Definition of Philander

1. To make love to women; to play the male flirt. "You can't go philandering after her again." (G. Eliot) Origin: Gr. Fond of men; loving + man. A South American opossum (Didelphys philander). An Australian bandicoot (Perameles lagotis). Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Philander

phialing phialled phialling phialoconidium phials phil- philabeg philabegs philadelphus philadelphuses

philalethia philalethist philalethists philamot philamots philander (current term) philandered philanderer philanderers philanderess

philanderesses philandering philanderings philanderous philanders philandry philanthrocapitalism philanthrocapitalist philanthrocapitalists philanthrope

Literary usage of Philander

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Proceedings of the second Pan American scientific congress: Washington, U. S by Glen Levin Swiggett (1917)
"Chairman, philander P. CLAXTON. The session was called to order at o'clock by ... Introductory remarks: By the Chairman of Section IV, philander P. Claxton. ..."

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