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Definition of Xiphias gladius
1. 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.
Exact synonyms: Swordfish
Generic synonyms: Scombroid, Scombroid Fish
Group relationships: Genus Xiphias, Xiphias
Terms within: Swordfish
Generic synonyms: Scombroid, Scombroid Fish
Group relationships: Genus Xiphias, Xiphias
Terms within: Swordfish