Where does “phylic” come from?
phylic (English) comes from English phyle, from Ancient Greek φῡλή — division of soldiers; tribe; race, tribe.
phylic (English): Of or relating to a phyle
Definitions
- Of or relating to a phyle
Ancestry of “phylic”, step by step
phylic traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English phyle
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | phyle | A local division of the people in ancient Athens;... |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | φῡλή | division of soldiers; tribe; race, tribe |
via English ic
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | ic | related or pertaining to; having the character of |