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1. (n.) phylum
the primary subdivision of a taxonomic kingdom, grouping together all classes of organisms that have the same body plan.
2. phylum
a category consisting of language stocks that, because of cognates in vocabulary, are considered likely to be related by common origin.
Etymology: (1875–80; < NL < Gk phŷlon group with common ancestry, tribe, akin to ph&ymacracute;ein to bring forth, produce, be)
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1. (noun) phylum
(linguistics) a large group of languages that are historically related
2. (noun) phylum
(biology) the major taxonomic group of animals and plants; contains classes
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1. (noun) phylum
one of the larger divisions of the animal kingdom; a branch; a grand division
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