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xiphoid.

Shaped like a sword, ensiform.

7 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adj/ˈzɪfɔɪd/
  1. Shaped like a sword, ensiform.

    not-comparable
  2. Of or relating to the xiphoid process (also called xiphisternum).

    not-comparable
Where this word comes from

From Ancient Greek ξιφοειδής (xiphoeidḗs, “sword-shaped”).

noun/ˈzɪfɔɪd/
  1. The xiphoid process.

Where this word comes from

From Ancient Greek ξιφοειδής (xiphoeidḗs, “sword-shaped”).

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