swordfish

sword·fish

noun \ˈsȯrd-ˌfish\

Definition of SWORDFISH

: a very large scombroid fish (Xiphias gladius of the family Xiphiidae) that has a long swordlike beak formed by the bones of the upper jaw and is an important food and game fish

Illustration of SWORDFISH

First Known Use of SWORDFISH

15th century

Rhymes with SWORDFISH

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