camille

Ca-mille · proper_noun

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Definitions

proper_noun

  1. 1.

    A given name of French origin, used for both males and females.

  2. 2.

    The title character of Alexandre Dumas fils' novel and play "La Dame aux Camelias" (The Lady of the Camellias).

Related words

See also: cam, camilla

Etymology

French form of Latin Camillus/Camilla, meaning "attendant at a sacrifice." The name has been used in France since the Middle Ages and became popular in English-speaking countries in the 19th century.