I. ˈzīˌfȯid, ˈzi- adjective
also xi·phoi·dal zīˈfȯid ə l, zə̇ˈf-
Etymology: xiphoid from New Latin xiphoides, from Greek xiphoeidēs, from xiphos sword + -oeidēs oid; xiphoidal from New Latin xiphoides + English -al
1. : shaped like a sword : ensiform
2. : of, relating to, or constituting the xiphisternum
II. noun
( -s )
: xiphisternum , xiphoid process