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Etymology of the Latin word Chordata

the New Latin word Chordata
derived from the New Latin word chorda (tripe; catgut, musical instrument)
derived from the Greek word chorde, χορδή (string of gut, cord)
derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *gherə-

Derivations in Latin

Cephalochordata

Derivations in other languages

English chordate

Usage

Word found in New Latin



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