Euchorda

plural noun

Eu·​chor·​da

yüˈkȯrdə

in some classifications

: a subphylum or other division of Chordata comprising the lancelets and true vertebrates

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from eu- + -chorda (from chorda)

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