noun

phylum

Phylum (noun) means a rank in the classification of organisms, below kingdom and above class; also called a divisio or a division, especially in describing plants; a taxon at that rank.

noun

A rank in the classification of organisms, below kingdom and above class; also called a divisio or a division, especially in describing plants; a taxon at that rank

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

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Etymology

From Latin phylum, from Ancient Greek φῦλον (phûlon, “tribe, race”).

Rhymes for phylum

asylum

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What is the meaning of phylum?

"phylum" (noun) means a rank in the classification of organisms, below kingdom and above class; also called a divisio or a division, especially in describing plants; a taxon at that rank.

What are the different meanings of phylum?

"phylum" has 2 main meanings: 1. A rank in the classification of organisms, below kingdom and above class; also called a divisio or a division, especially in describing plants; a taxon at that rank; 2. A large division of possibly related languages, or a major language family which is not subordinate to another.