variants or phylo-
: tribe : race : phylum
phylogeny

Word History

Etymology

Latin, from Greek, from phylē, phylon; akin to Greek phyein to bring forth — more at be

Dictionary Entries Near phyl-

Cite this Entry

“Phyl-.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/phyl-. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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