About The Word Xiphias gladius
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Xiphias gladius
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What's The Definition Of Xiphias gladius?
[n] large toothless marine food fish with a long swordlike upper jaw; not completely cold-blooded i.e. they are able to warm their brains and eyes: worldwide in warm waters but feed on cold ocean floor coming to surface at night
Synonyms | Synonyms for Xiphias gladius: swordfish Related Terms | Find terms related to Xiphias gladius: See Also | genus Xiphias | scombroid | scombroid fish | Xiphias |
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