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noun
One of many species of freshwater fish, in genus Xiphophorus, others of which are called platyfish.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
Any of various papilionid butterflies that have a long sword-like projection from the tornal section of each hindwing.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
freshwater fish of Central America having a long swordlike tail; popular aquarium fish
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: helleri, topminnow, Xyphophorus helleri
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Broader terms: cyprinodont
History
From sword + tail.
Across languages
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