swordfish
[
sawrd
-fish,
sohrd
-]
/ˈsɔrdˌfɪʃ, ˈsoʊrd-/
noun
,
plural
swordfishes
(
especially collectively
)
swordfish
for 1.
1.
a large, marine
food fish
,
Xiphias gladius,
having the upper jaw elongated into a swordlike structure.
2.
(
initial capital letter
)
Astronomy.
the constellation Dorado.
Origin
1350-1400;
Middle English;
see
sword
,
fish
Examples from the web for
swordfish
Although
swordfish
were certainly considered edible, tuna and marlin were thought of as strictly objects of the hunt.
The chunky fennel vinaigrette also goes well with tuna steaks or
swordfish
.
Flatfish are the closest living relatives to
swordfish
and marlins.
swordfish
can temporarily raise the temperature of their brains and eyes, which gives it an edge when hunting fast-moving prey.
Cobia is a near perfect cross between grouper and
swordfish
.
Scientists are uncertain as to what attracts the leatherbacks to the hooks, which are used primarily to catch
swordfish
and tuna.
The repellent would be applied to baits intended for tuna,
swordfish
, and other fish.
Tender and juicy kebabs with grilled chicken or
swordfish
in a yogurt marinade.
Look for
swordfish
carpaccio, chestnut flour tagliatelle with sausage and wild fennel and stuffed wild boar.
Charter companies offer reef fishing, and game fishing for species such as tuna,
swordfish
and marlin.
British Dictionary definitions for
swordfish
swordfish
/
ˈsɔːdˌfɪʃ
/
noun
(
pl
)
-fish,
-fishes
1.
a large scombroid fish,
Xiphias gladius,
with a very long upper jaw: valued as a food and game fish: family
Xiphiidae
Word Origin and History for
swordfish
n.
c.1400, from
sword
+
fish
(n.).