English Explanatory Dictionary

swordtail

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. One of many species of freshwater fish, in genus Xiphophorus, others of which are called platyfish.
  2. Any of various papilionid butterflies that have a long sword-like projection from the tornal section of each hindwing.

Word forms

swordtail swordtails

Etymology

From sword + tail.

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