English Explanatory Dictionary

xiphioid

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Resembling or related to the genus Xiphias (swordfish).
  2. Resembling or related to the family Xiphiidae (a group of fish).
  3. Sword-shaped; ensiform.
noun
  1. Any member of the genus Xiphias or family Xiphiidae.

Word forms

xiphioid more xiphioid most xiphioid xiphioids

Etymology

From ξιφία (xiphía), from ξίφος (xíphos, “sword”) + -oid.

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