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swordfish
noun sword·fish \ˈsȯrd-ˌfish\
: a very large fish that lives in the ocean, that has a long, pointed upper jaw which looks like a sword, and that is eaten as food
Full 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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15th century
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SWORDFISH Defined for Kids
swordfish
noun sword·fish \ˈsȯrd-ˌfish\
plural swordfish or sword·fish·es
Definition of SWORDFISH for Kids
: a large ocean fish that has a long pointed bill formed by the bones of the upper jaw and is often used for food
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