xiphogadus

[Pref. xipho-, and Mod. Lat. Ichthy: A genus of Ophidiide (q. v.), with a single species, confined to the East Indies, Body naked; a pair of canines developed in both jaws. xiph-o-gor-gi-a, subst. [Pref. zipho-, and Gr. gorgeios of or belonging to the Gorgon.] Zool.: A genus of Gorgon i dae, from the warmer seas. The polypes form straight, sword-shaped ma es. xiph-61d, a. [Gr. riphos =a sword, and eidos = form, appearance.] Resembling a sword; shaped like a sword; ensiform. xiphoid-cartilage, s. [ENSIFORM-CARTILAGE.] 4561 xiph-id-1-an, a. [XIPHOID. Of or pertaining to the xiphoid cartilage. xiph-oph-1-lous, adj. [Pref. -ripho, and Gr. phyllon a leaf.] Bot.: Having ensiform leaves.