silas

Not valid in Scrabble

It's a recognised English word, but it isn't in the official NASPA Scrabble word list.

Scrabble points
5
Words With Friends
6
Letters
5
Pronunciation
/ˈsaɪ.ləs/

Definition of silas

2 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included

name

  1. The companion of Paul in the New Testament, also called Silvanus.
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name

  1. The companion of Paul in the New Testament, also called Silvanus.
  2. A male given name from Aramaic of Biblical origin.

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Etymology

From Latin Sīlās, from Ancient Greek Σίλας (Sílas), from Aramaic שְׁאִילָא (šəʾīlā), cognate of Hebrew שָׁאוּל (šāʾūl, “Saul”). Doublet of Saul.

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