Wiktionary

xiphioid

English edit

Etymology edit

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

Adjective edit

xiphioid (comparative more xiphioid, superlative most xiphioid)

  1. (zoology) Resembling or related to the genus Xiphias (swordfish).
  2. (zoology) Resembling or related to the family Xiphiidae (a group of fish).

Noun edit

xiphioid (plural xiphioids)

  1. (zoology) Any member of the genus Xiphias or family Xiphiidae.
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