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phylon

[ fahy-lon ]

noun

, plural phy·la [fahy, -l, uh].
  1. a group that has a genetic relationship or common origin, as a race.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of phylon1

< New Latin < Greek phŷlon race, tribe, class, akin to phȳ́ein to bring forth, produce, be

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