Word: phylostratum
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: phy
los
tra
tum
Definition: The set of genes, of a particular organism, that have the same phylogenetic origin
Morphemes:
Affix: phylo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: genus, species, when referring to living organisms
Etymology Compounds: Affix: φῦλον
Language: grc
Decoded: phulon
Meaning: tribe, genus, species
Affix: stratum
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A class of society composed of people with similar social, cultural, or economic status.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: strātum
Language: la
Decoded: stratum
Meaning: a spread for a bed, coverlet, quilt, blanket; a pillow, bolster; a bed