Swordfish
(noun)
- A large predatory fish with an elongated snout and a sword-like upper jaw.
- A dish made from the meat of this fish.
Origin:
From the middle english word "swordfisch", from the old english "sȳdfisc" meaning "fish with a sword-like snout".
Examples:
- The swordfish was caught off the coast of California.
- He ordered the swordfish for dinner.
- The swordfish is a popular game fish.
- Swordfish steaks are a delicacy in many restaurants.
- The swordfish is an important species for commercial and sport fishing.