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ziphiid

adjective
ziph·​i·​id | \ ˈzifēə̇d\

Definition of ziphiid

 (Entry 1 of 2)

: ziphioid

ziphiid

noun
\ "\
plural -s

Definition of ziphiid (Entry 2 of 2)

: ziphioid

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History and Etymology for ziphiid

Adjective

New Latin Ziphiidae

Noun

New Latin Ziphiidae

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