phylon

[ fahy-lon ]
/ ˈfaɪ lɒn /

noun, plural phy·la [fahy-luh] /ˈfaɪ lə/.

a group that has a genetic relationship or common origin, as a race.

Origin of phylon

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

Words nearby phylon

phylogenesis, phylogenetic, phylogenetic classification, phylogenetics, phylogeny, phylon, phylum, phyma, phymatosis, phys ed, phys-