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Xiphias

Xiphias

9.9
A large fish with a long flat bill that eats other fish, called swordfish
  • noun
  • /ˈzɪfiəs/
  • Specialized
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  • The genus Xiphias contains only one species, the swordfish.

Examples

  • The Xiphias is known for its long, sword-like bill.

  • Researchers studied migratory patterns of Xiphias in the Atlantic Ocean.

  • Fossil evidence reveals that Xiphias has existed for millions of years.

  • The genus Xiphias contains only one species, the swordfish.

  • Many fishermen target Xiphias during the summer months.

  • Researchers studied migratory patterns of Xiphias in the Atlantic Ocean.

  • Fossil evidence reveals that Xiphias has existed for millions of years.

Synonyms

swordfish
vsXiphias
8 2.3

A large sea fish with a long flat bill like a sword that swims fast

is the scientific genus for the single species in its own family

Compounds

Xiphias gladius
  • Specialized
9.9

A large fish that lives in warm seas with a long sword-like upper jaw

Surface Forms

Xiphias singular
Xiphiases plural

Etymology

Xiphias comes from the old Greek word xiphos, meaning 'sword'. So Xiphias is the scientific name for the swordfish, a large sea fish with a long, sword-like bill used to hunt other fish.