φυλή

See also: Φυλή

Ancient Greek

Etymology

From φύω (phúō, to bring forth).

Pronunciation

 

Noun

φῡλή (phūlḗ) f (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

Inflection

Derived terms

  • Ἐριφύλη (Eriphúlē)
  • Κλεοφύλη (Kleophúlē)
  • Κρεώφυλος (Kreṓphulos)
  • Φῡλή (Phūlḗ)
  • Φυλομάχην (Phulomákhēn)

Descendants

Further reading


Greek

Etymology

From Ancient Greek φυλή (phulḗ).

Noun

φυλή (fylí) f (plural φυλές)

  1. race, tribe, nation, breed

Declension

See also

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