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- US Pronunciation
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- [sawrd-teyl, sohrd-]
- /ˈsɔrdˌteɪl, ˈsoʊrd-/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [sawrd-teyl, sohrd-]
- /ˈsɔrdˌteɪl, ˈsoʊrd-/
Definitions of swordtail word
- noun swordtail any of several small, brightly colored, viviparous, freshwater fishes of the genus Xiphophorus, native to Central America, having the lower part of the caudal fin elongated into a swordlike structure: often kept in aquariums. 1
- noun swordtail any of several small freshwater cyprinodont fishes of the genus Xiphophorus, esp X. helleri, of Central America, having a long swordlike tail 0
- noun swordtail any of a genus (Xiphophorus) of fishes that are livebearers: the male has the lower caudal fin rays drawn out in a swordlike process 0
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Origin of swordtail
First appearance:
before 1925 One of the 11% newest English words
First recorded in 1925-30; sword + tail1
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Parts of speech for Swordtail
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swordtail popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 48% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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