Associations to the word «Phyla»

Wiktionary

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

Dictionary definition

PHYLUM, noun. (linguistics) a large group of languages that are historically related.
PHYLUM, noun. (biology) the major taxonomic group of animals and plants; contains classes.

Wise words

Four things come not back. The spoken word, the sped arrow, the past life, ad the neglected opportunity.
Arabian Proverb