phylon

[ fahy-lon ]

noun,plural phy·la [fahy-luh]. /ˈfaɪ lə/.
  1. a group that has a genetic relationship or common origin, as a race.

Origin of phylon

1
<New Latin <Greek phŷlon race, tribe, class, akin to phȳ́ein to bring forth, produce, be

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