ZIPHIINÆ
\zˈɪfɪˌɪnə], \zˈɪfɪˌɪnə], \z_ˈɪ_f_ɪ__ˌɪ_n_ə]\
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zif-i-[=i]'n[=e], n.pl. a subfamily of Physteridæ, the ziphioid or ziphiiform cetaceans--the typical genus ZIPH'IUS.--n.pl. ZIPHI[=I]'DÆ, the ziphiinæ rated as a family apart from Physteridæ, and divided into Ziphiinæ and Anarnacinæ.--adjs. ZIPHI[=I]'FORM; ZIPH'IOID. [Gr. xiphios, the sword-fish--xiphos, a sword.]
By Thomas Davidson