Phrases starting with the letter: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
Previous word: hemicellulose
Next word: hemicrany
Definition of: hemichordate
(hem′i·kôr′dāt) adjective
Of, pertaining to or belonging to a division of chordates (Hemichordata) characterized by paired gill slits and a primitive notochord including many small marine forms.
—noun A member of this division; a tongue worm. [<NL <Gk. hēmi- half + chordata chordate]
Comment about this word, ask questions, or add new information about this topic: