SWORDFISH


Meaning of SWORDFISH in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈsȯrd-ˌfish ]

noun

Date: 15th century

: 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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