Xiphiiform
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Xiphiiform is an adjective meaning (zoology) Sword-shaped.
Meaning
(zoology) Sword-shaped.
Example Sentences
Scientific investigation on xiphiiform fishes from Formosa
The sword and the spear are formed of the greatly produced premaxillary bones and constitute the most marked character of the xiphiiform fishes.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include xiphioid, ziphiid, axiniform, xiphophorine, cypseliform, xiphosuran.
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