swordtail
The English word “swordtail” has 2 meanings listed here.
noun
- One of many species of freshwater fish, in genus Xiphophorus, others of which are called platyfish.
- Any of various papilionid butterflies that have a long sword-like projection from the tornal section of each hindwing.
Etymology
From sword + tail.
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