Definitions for xiphias gladius

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  1. swordfish, Xiphias gladius(noun)

    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


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