Phyl-
1.
variant of before a vowel:
phylic.
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[fahy-luh] /ˈfaɪ lə/ noun 1. plural of . [fahy-lon] /ˈfaɪ lɒn/ noun, plural phyla [fahy-luh] /ˈfaɪ lə/ (Show IPA) 1. a group that has a genetic relationship or common origin, as a race. [fahy-luh m] /ˈfaɪ ləm/ noun, plural phyla [fahy-luh] /ˈfaɪ lə/ (Show IPA) 1. Biology. the primary subdivision of a taxonomic kingdom, grouping […]
- Phylacteries
[fi-lak-tuh-ree] /fɪˈlæk tə ri/ noun, plural phylacteries. 1. Judaism. either of two small, black, leather cubes containing a piece of parchment inscribed with verses 4–9 of Deut. 6, 13–21 of Deut. 11, and 1–16 of Ex. 13: one is attached with straps to the left arm and the other to the forehead during weekday morning […]
- Phylactery
[fi-lak-tuh-ree] /fɪˈlæk tə ri/ noun, plural phylacteries. 1. Judaism. either of two small, black, leather cubes containing a piece of parchment inscribed with verses 4–9 of Deut. 6, 13–21 of Deut. 11, and 1–16 of Ex. 13: one is attached with straps to the left arm and the other to the forehead during weekday morning […]
- Phylactic
[fi-lak-tik] /fɪˈlæk tɪk/ adjective 1. defending or protecting, especially from disease.
- Phylakopi
[fee-lah-kaw-pee] /fi lɑ kɔˈpi/ noun 1. an archaeological site on the Greek island of Melos, in the Cyclades group: excavations have revealed the remains of three successive ancient cities erected on a primitive Cycladic settlement.