swordfish

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  1. noun A large marine food and game fish (Xiphias gladius) having a long swordlike extension of the upper jaw that is used chiefly as a means of defense and attack.

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  • Everything turned out just right - the swordfish, the corn, the wine. —  The Beach House
  • The others had beef and swordfish, and the roast pigeon in could've been the best dish of all, because it was even more flavourful and succulent than my veal. —  VANTAN.ORG: The Daily Weblog
  • The sushi was amazing; we had yellowtail, spicy tuna, swordfish, and a specialty roll, along with miso soup and a few beers. —  Richmond.com - Main
  • Ford CEO Alan Mulally is the same again, only fresher and more swordfish-like (if you know what I mean). —  The Truth About Cars
  • Last summer we discovered swordfish, and the first two times we had it, both kids licked their plates clean. —  Kids Cuisine
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