triclad

noun
tri·​clad | \ ˈtrī-ˌklad How to pronounce triclad (audio) \

Definition of triclad

: any of an order (Tricladida) of turbellarian flatworms (such as a planarian) having an intestine with one anterior and two posterior branches

Other Words from triclad

triclad adjective

First Known Use of triclad

1888, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for triclad

New Latin Tricladida, ultimately from tri- + Greek klados branch — more at clad-

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