xiphioid

English

Etymology

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

Adjective

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

xiphioid (plural xiphioids)

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