See also: Φυλή

Ancient Greek edit

Etymology edit

From φύω (phúō, to bring forth). (This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.)

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φῡλή (phūlḗf (genitive φῡλῆς); first declension

  1. A union of individuals into a community
  2. A union based on descent: tribe, clan
  3. A union based on location: county
  4. A division of soldiers

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Descendants edit

  • Coptic: ⲫⲩⲗⲏ (phulē)
  • English: phyle
  • Greek: φυλή (fylí)

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Greek edit

Etymology edit

From Ancient Greek φυλή (phulḗ).

Noun edit

φυλή (fylíf (plural φυλές)

  1. race, tribe, nation, breed

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