What is the meaning of the word "phylum"?

Definitions:

  1. a large group of languages that are historically related copy to clipboard noun
    • Germanic languages are one of the largest phyla. copy to clipboard
  2. the major taxonomic group of animals and plants copy to clipboard noun
    • My favourite phylum to say is "Cnidaria", even though they are my least favourite when a jellyfish has stung me. copy to clipboard