phylum

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Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈfaɪləm/

Noun

phylum (plural phyla)

1. (taxonomy) A rank in the classification of organisms, below kingdom and above class; also called a division, especially in describing plants; a taxon at that rank

   Mammals belong to the phylum Chordata.

2. (linguistics) A large division of possibly related languages, or a major language family which is not subordinate to another.

Synonyms

• (group of languages) superstock

Related terms

• phylo-
• phylon

Translations

• French: embranchement
• German: Stamm
• Italian: filo, tipo, divisione
• Portuguese: filo
• Russian: (zoology) тип
• Spanish: filo

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