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family xiphiidae
 

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Noun family xiphiidae has 1 sense
  1. Xiphiidae, family Xiphiidae - comprising the common swordfishes
    --1 is a kind of fish family
    --1 is a member of Scombroidea, suborder Scombroidea
    --1 has members: Xiphias, genus Xiphias

Definitions from the Web

Family Xiphiidae

Description:

The family Xiphiidae, commonly known as the swordfish family, consists of large, predatory fish found in warm and temperate oceans. They are characterized by their long, flat bill-like snout called a rostrum, which resembles a sword.

Senses and Usages:

Noun:

  1. A family of marine fish characterized by their elongated, sharp bills.
  2. Referencing or belonging to the family Xiphiidae.

Sample Sentences:

  1. The swordfish belongs to the family Xiphiidae.
  2. The family Xiphiidae includes several species of large billfish.
  3. The Xiphiidae family is known for their speed and aggressive hunting behavior.
  4. I spotted a family Xiphiidae while diving in the Caribbean.

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family vombatidae family welwitschiaceae family winteraceae family xanthorrhoeaceae family xantusiidae family xenicidae family xenopodidae family xenosauridae family xiphiidae family xylariaceae family xyridaceae family zamiaceae family zannichelliaceae family zapodidae family zeidae family zingiberaceae family ziphiidae

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