gordioid

1 of 2

adjective

gor·​di·​oid

ˈgȯ(r)dēˌȯid

: of or relating to the Gordioidea

also : resembling a member of this group

gordioid

2 of 2

noun

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plural -s

: one of the Gordioidea : hairworm

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

New Latin Gordioidea

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