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swordfish
noun
sword·fish
ˈsȯrd-ˌfish 
: a very large scombroid fish (Xiphias gladius of the family Xiphiidae) that has a long swordlike beak formed by the bones of the upper jaw and is an important food and game fish
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Serve with a pot of mussels, or with swordfish slathered in olive oil or a rice pilaf with mango chutney.
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Tom Mullen, Forbes, 15 Sep. 2024
Large predatory fish, in particular — such as shark, swordfish, and king mackerel — may have higher mercury levels and should be eaten in moderation, advises Hedström.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 4 Mar. 2025
Somalia’s marine waters, rich with fisheries of species such as yellowfin tuna, blue marlin, swordfish and sardines, have historically helped the country’s fishing communities thrive.
—Soham Mitra, Lou Robinson and Patrick Gallagher, CNN, 22 Feb. 2025
The swordfish is broiled with butter, quick and easy.
—Cathy Thomas, Orange County Register, 17 Feb. 2025
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Tom Mullen, Forbes, 15 Sep. 2024
Large predatory fish, in particular — such as shark, swordfish, and king mackerel — may have higher mercury levels and should be eaten in moderation, advises Hedström.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 4 Mar. 2025
Somalia’s marine waters, rich with fisheries of species such as yellowfin tuna, blue marlin, swordfish and sardines, have historically helped the country’s fishing communities thrive.
—Soham Mitra, Lou Robinson and Patrick Gallagher, CNN, 22 Feb. 2025
The swordfish is broiled with butter, quick and easy.
—Cathy Thomas, Orange County Register, 17 Feb. 2025
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swordfish
noun
sword·fish
-ˌfish
: a very large ocean fish that has a long swordlike beak formed by the bones of the upper jaw and is an important food and game fish
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