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philip iiKing of Spain (1556-1598) who ruled a vast empire including Spain, Portugal, Netherlands, and parts of Italy

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: King of Spain (1556-1598) who ruled a vast empire including Spain, Portugal, Netherlands, and parts of Italy

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfɪlɪp ðə ˈsekənd/

Example Sentences

  • Philip II collected so many countries that his friends joked he needed a world map just to remember what he owned for breakfast.
  • When Philip II's Spanish Armada failed, he probably wished he had read 'How to Defeat England for Dummies' first.
  • Philip II ruled the largest empire in history during the 16th century.

philip ii

NOUN

[/ˈfɪlɪp ðə ˈsekənd/]

King of Spain (1556-1598) who ruled a vast empire including Spain, Portugal, Netherlands, and parts of Italy

King of Spain (1556-1598) who ruled a vast empire including Spain, Portugal, Netherlands, and parts of Italy
💡 Concept

King of Spain (1556-1598) who ruled a vast empire including Spain, Portugal, Netherlands, and parts of Italy

Philip's flip decides which ship leads the trip!
🎵 Rhyme

Philip's flip decides which ship leads the trip!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈfɪlɪp ðə ˈsekənd/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈfɪlɪp ðə ˈsekənd/

🌳Etymology

RootPhilip
Suffix-II

🎵Rhyme

Philipslipshiptrip

🔗Collocations

Philip II of Spain
Philip II's reign
under Philip II
Philip II's empire
Philip II and the Armada

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

Philip II collected so many countries that his friends joked he needed a world map just to remember what he owned for breakfast.

😄 Fun example

When Philip II's Spanish Armada failed, he probably wished he had read 'How to Defeat England for Dummies' first.

Philip II ruled the largest empire in history during the 16th century.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

Philip the SecondFelipe IIKing Philip

Related

Spanish ArmadaHabsburgSpanish EmpireCounter-ReformationEscorial

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