Xiphioid
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Xiphioid is an adjective meaning (zoology) Resembling or related to the genus Xiphias (swordfish).
Meaning
(zoology) Resembling or related to the genus Xiphias (swordfish).
More Meanings
- (zoology) Resembling or related to the family Xiphiidae (a group of fish).
- (botany) Sword-shaped; ensiform.
- (zoology) Any member of the genus Xiphias or family Xiphiidae.
Word Forms
- xiphioids
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include xiphosuran, ziphioid, ziphiid, ophidioid, iguanoid, myxinoid.
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