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Priscilla
prih-SIH-luh
Priscilla (name) means a feminine given name meaning "ancient" or "venerable". Example: “Priscilla Presley is a well-known American actress.”
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A feminine given name meaning "ancient" or "venerable".
"Priscilla Presley is a well-known American actress."
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Etymology
A feminine diminutive of the Roman cognomen Prīscus, from Latin prīscus ("former, ancient").
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What does “Priscilla” mean?
The word “Priscilla” means a feminine given name meaning "ancient" or "venerable".
How do you pronounce “Priscilla”?
“Priscilla” is pronounced prih-SIH-luh (/pɹɪˈsɪlə/ in IPA).
How do you use “Priscilla” in a sentence?
Here is “Priscilla” used in a sentence: “Priscilla Presley is a well-known American actress.”
What part of speech is “Priscilla”?
“Priscilla” is a name.
Where does the word “Priscilla” come from?
The word “Priscilla” comes from Latin. A feminine diminutive of the Roman cognomen Prīscus, from Latin prīscus ("former, ancient").
