What is "philinus"

Philinus ( Greek: ) may refer to:

• Philinus of Agrigentum (3rd century BC), historian who accompanied Hannibal in his campaigns against Rome
• Philinus of Athens (4th century BC), orator
• Philinus of Cos (3rd century BC), physician - reputed founder of the Empiric school
• Philinus of Cos (athlete) (3rd century BC), athlete and five times Olympic winner