ENGLISH DICTIONARY

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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