phylon Meaning & Definition
/ˈfaɪlɒn/
What Does Phylon Mean?
As a noun, phylon means All of the organisms descending from a given common ancestor, regarded as a race, tribe, vel sim.; a clade.
Phylon at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈfaɪlɒn// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Plural | phyla |
Phylon Definition (Noun)
- All of the organisms descending from a given common ancestor, regarded as a race, tribe, vel sim.; a clade.
Synonyms of Phylon
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Word Forms & Grammar
phylon (plural phyla)
Words That Rhyme With Phylon
Origin of Phylon
From Late Latin phȳlon (a synonym of tribus, whence the English tribe), from Ancient Greek φῦλον (phûlon, “race, tribe”), whence the English phylum.
Pronouncing Phylon
Phylon is pronounced //ˈfaɪlɒn// and has 1 syllable.