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urochordate

noun
uro·​chor·​date | \ ˌyu̇r-ə-ˈkȯr-dət How to pronounce urochordate (audio) , -ˌdāt\

Definition of urochordate

: tunicate

Other Words from urochordate

urochordate adjective

First Known Use of urochordate

1948, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for urochordate

New Latin Urochordata, former group name, from ur- entry 2 + chordatus having a notochord, from chorda notochord, from Latin, string, cord — more at cord

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