ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷(ˌ) ̷ ̷ˈkȯrdə noun plural
Usage: capitalized
Etymology: New Latin, from cephal- + -chorda (neuter plural of -chordus having such a chorda, from chorda )
: a subphylum or other division of Chordata consisting of the lancelets in which the notochord extends to the anterior as well as the posterior end of the body
• ceph·a·lo·chor·dal | ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷(ˌ) ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷d ə l adjective