Lewis & Short

Phyllis, ĭdis and ĭdos, f., = Φυλλίς.

  1. I. Daughter of King Sithon of Thrace; she was changed into an almond-tree, Ov. H. 2, 98; Hyg. Fab. 59, 243; Plin. 16, 26, 45, § 108; Serv. Verg. E. 5, 10; Pers. 1, 34.
    1. B. Transf., an almond-tree, Pall. Insit. 149.
  2. II. A female proper name, Verg. E. 3, 78; Hor. C. 4, 11, 3; cf. Suet. Dom. 17.