xiphodon

Meanings

• noun

  A type of fish belonging to the Carangidae family, characterized by a long, pointed snout and a large, backward-pointing spine in the first dorsal fin.

  - "The xiphodon is a popular game fish in the Mediterranean."
  - "Anglers often use live bait to catch xiphodons."
  - "Xiphodon means 'sword-tooth' in Greek."

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Variants

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diphyodont

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Etymology

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From Greek xiphos ('sword') and odontos ('tooth').

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Trivia

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1. The xiphodon is also known as the swordfish.

2. The largest xiphodon on record weighed over 1,300 pounds.

3. Xiphodons are known for their speed and agility, making them challenging fish to catch.

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Related Concepts

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1. Carangidae: The Carangidae, or jack family, is a large family of predatory fish that includes the xiphodon, among many other species.

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Culture

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In Greek mythology, the Xiphias, or Dorado, was a large, golden-scaled fish that was sacred to Poseidon. It was believed that the god would send a great Xiphias to a fisherman as a sign of his favor.

How to Memorize "xiphodon"

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   - Imagine a fish with a long, pointed snout and a large, backward-pointing spine. Visualize the fish in different colors and sizes to help remember its various forms.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'xiphodon' with the Greek words 'sword' and 'tooth'. Remember that it's a type of fish with a long, pointed snout and a large, backward-pointing spine.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the word 'xiphodon' as 'sword-tooth fish'.

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