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ˈzɪf ɔɪdxiphoid

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  1. xiphoidadjective

    Shaped like a sword, ensiform.

  2. xiphoidadjective

    Of, or relating to the xiphisternum.

  3. Etymology: From ξιφοειδής.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Xiphoidadjective

    like a sword; ensiform

  2. Xiphoidadjective

    of or pertaining to the xiphoid process; xiphoidian

  3. Etymology: [Gr. xifoeidh`s sword-shaped; xi`fos a sword + e`i^dos form, shape: cf. F. xiphoide.]

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary

  1. Xiphoid

    zif′oid, adj. resembling the sword-fish.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of xiphoid in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of xiphoid in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4


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