Meaning of phyle in English

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