swordfish

noun sword·fish \ 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

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That stuffed swordfish is also on the Easter Sunday menu, but so are Australian lamb chops ($27), blackened stuffed chicken or pork chop ($25) and more.

— robert philpot, star-telegram, "Easter brunch 2018: Where to eat out in DFW (updated) | Fort Worth Star-Telegram," 19 Mar. 2018
The verde on the succulent swordfish comes from the cilantro and chili marinade and a silky avocado mayonnaise.

— ashley mason, Bon Appetit, "10 Vintage Avocado Recipes We Never Want to Forget," 8 Feb. 2017
According to new experiments published today in the Journal of Experimental Biology, the swordfish has an oil-producing gland at the base of its bill, or sword.

— National Geographic, "Natural Lube Powers One of World's Fastest Fish," 6 July 2016
The change would have shut down the drift gillnet fishing for swordfish for up to two seasons if too many of nine groups of whales, sea turtles or dolphins were getting caught in the nets.

— ellen knickmeyer, The Seattle Times, "US cancels new protection for endangered West Coast whales," 12 June 2017
The change would have shut down the drift gillnet fishing for swordfish for up to two seasons if too many of nine groups of whales, sea turtles or dolphins were getting caught in the nets.

— Washington Post, "US cancels new protection for endangered West Coast whales," 12 June 2017
The verde on the succulent swordfish comes from the cilantro and chili marinade and a silky avocado mayonnaise.

— ashley mason, Bon Appetit, "10 Vintage Avocado Recipes We Never Want to Forget," 8 Feb. 2017

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