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(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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Synonyms: Xiphias gladius |
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Related Words: scombroid, scombroid fish |
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(noun) flesh of swordfish usually served as steaks |
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Related Words: saltwater fish |
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