Meaning of phyle in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈfʌɪli/

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  1. Noun

    phyle

    Etymology

    mid 19th century. From ancient Greek ϕυλή tribe, clan, political division in Attica, cavalry unit provided by a phyle from an extended form of the same Indo-European base as ancient Greek ϕύειν to bring forth, to make grow

    Definitions

    1. a tribe of ancient Athenians

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