English dictionary
phylum
/'f/aI/l/@/m/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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(linguistics) a large group of languages that are historically related
Source: WordNet 3.0
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(biology) the major taxonomic group of animals and plants; contains classes
Source: WordNet 3.0
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One of the larger divisions of the animal kingdom; a branch; a grand division.
Source: webster1913
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A series of animals or plants genetically connected.
Source: webster1913