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ˈsɔrdˌteɪl, ˈsoʊrd-sword·tail
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Princeton's WordNet
swordtail, helleri, topminnow, Xyphophorus hellerinoun
freshwater fish of Central America having a long swordlike tail; popular aquarium fish
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swordtailnoun
A species of freshwater fish, Xiphophorus hellerii
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swordtail
Xiphophorus is a genus of euryhaline and freshwater fishes in the family Poeciliidae of order Cyprinodontiformes, native to Mexico and northern Central America. The many Xiphophorus species are all known as platyfish (or platies) and swordtails. Platyfish formerly were classified in another genus, Platypoecilia, which is now obsolete. The type species is X. hellerii, the green swordtail. Like most other new world Poeciliids, platies and swordtails are live-bearers that use internal fertilization and give birth to live young instead of laying eggs like the bulk of the world's fishes. The name Xiphophorus derives from the Greek words ξίφος (dagger) and φόρος (bearer), referring to the gonopodium on the males. All are relatively small fishes, which reach a maximum length of 3.5–16 cm (1.4–6.3 in) depending on the exact species involved.
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swordtail
A swordtail is a type of freshwater fish that belongs to the Poeciliidae family. It is named after the long, sword-like extension of the lower part of its tailfin. Swordtails are popular aquarium fish, known for their easy care, lively nature, and the wide variety of colors and patterns they come in. They are native to North and Central America.
Webster Dictionary
Swordtailnoun
the limulus
Swordtailnoun
any hemipterous insect of the genus Uroxiphus, found upon forest trees
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of swordtail in Chaldean Numerology is: 4
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of swordtail in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4
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