/ˈzɪfɔɪd/
Adjective
1. Shaped like a sword, ensiform. (wiktionary.org)
2. Of, or relating to the xiphisternum. (wiktionary.org)
Word origin: From xiphias “swordfish” + –oid word-forming element meaning “like, like that of, thing like a ______.”
/ˈzɪfɔɪd/
Adjective
1. Shaped like a sword, ensiform. (wiktionary.org)
2. Of, or relating to the xiphisternum. (wiktionary.org)
Word origin: From xiphias “swordfish” + –oid word-forming element meaning “like, like that of, thing like a ______.”