phyle

from WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006)

phyle
    n 1: a tribe of ancient Athenians

from The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

Phyle \Phy"le\, n.; pl. {Phyl[ae]}. [NL., fr. Gr. ? a body of
   men united by ties of blood or habitation.]
   A local division of the people in ancient Athens; a clan; a
   tribe.
   [1913 Webster]