First Known Use: 1863
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phyle
noun phy·le \ˈfī-(ˌ)lē\
plural phy·lae \-ˌlē\
Definition of PHYLE
: the largest political subdivision among the ancient Athenians
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Origin of PHYLE
Greek phylē tribe, phyle
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