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swordtail

/ˈsɔːrdteɪl/ noun · British & US
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What does swordtail mean?

noun

A type of fish, Xiphophorus hellerii, native to Mexico and Central America, characterized by a long, sword-like tail. It is often kept as an aquarium fish.

Example

"The colorful swordtail swam rapidly around its tank, its long tail streaming behind it."

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