Etymology

xiphoid

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Today it means: Shaped like a sword, ensiform. Full definition →

Ancient Greek ξιφοειδής
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  1. Ancient Greek · derived fromξιφοειδής“sword-shaped”
  2. English todayxiphoid

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

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