Definition of Swordfish
Sword´fish`
n.
1.
(Zool.)
A
very
large
oceanic
fish
(
Xiphias
gladius
),
the
only
representative
of
the
family
Xiphiidæ
.
It
is
highly
valued
as
a
food
fish
.
The
bones
of
the
upper
jaw
are
consolidated
,
and
form
a
long
,
rigid
,
swordlike
beak
;
the
dorsal
fin
is
high
and
without
distinct
spines
;
the
ventral
fins
are
absent
.
The
adult
is
destitute
of
teeth
.
It
becomes
sixteen
feet
or
more
long
.
2.
(Astron.)
A
southern
constellation
.
See
Dorado
,
1
.
Swordfish sucker
(Zool.)
a
remora
(
Remora
brachyptera
)
which
attaches
itself
to
the
swordfish
.
Related Words
saltwater
fish
,
Xiphias
gladius
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