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xiphoid

/ˈzɪfɔɪd/ · noun

Meaning

  1. The xiphoid process.
  2. Shaped like a sword, ensiform.
  3. Of or relating to the xiphisternum.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

xiphiiform(English)selliform(English)anguilliform(English)scoleciform(English)siphoniform(English)hamiform(English)forficiform(English)squaliform(English)sternum(English)pubic(English)thoracic(English)costal(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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