xiphioid

adj, noun — 4 senses

adj

/ˈzɪfiɔɪd/

Etymology From taxonomic name Xiphias + -oid. Piecewise doublet of ziphioid.

Biology, Natural sciences, Zoology Resembling or related to the genus Xiphias (swordfish).

Biology, Natural sciences, Zoology Resembling or related to the family Xiphiidae (a group of fish).

Biology, Botany, Natural sciences Sword-shaped; ensiform.

noun

Etymology From taxonomic name Xiphias + -oid. Piecewise doublet of ziphioid.

Biology, Natural sciences, Zoology Any member of the genus Xiphias or family Xiphiidae.

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