Definition of PHYLON

phylon

Plural: phyla

Noun

  • A genetically related group of organisms.
  • A tribe.

Examples

  • We considered ’PHYLON’ a high-value word, belonging to a select group of big scorers.

Origin / Etymology

From Late Latin phȳlon (a synonym of tribus), from Ancient Greek φῦλον (phûlon, “race, tribe”); see phylum.

Scrabble Score: 14

phylon: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
phylon: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
phylon: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 15

phylon: valid Words With Friends Word