The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Gordiacea \Gor`di*a"ce*a\, n. pl. [NL. See Gordian, 1.]
(Zool.)
A division of nematoid worms, including the hairworms or hair
eels (Gordius and Mermis). See Gordius, and
Illustration in Appendix.
[1913 Webster]