xiphi- or (before a vowel) xiph-
combining form
indicating a sword, esp something shaped like or resembling a sword⇒ xiphisternum
⇒ xiphoid
Origin
from Greek xiphos swordxiphi- /ˈzɪfi/ combining form.ORIGIN: from Greek xiphos sword: see -i-.
Anatomy & Zoology. Forming terms relating to sword-shaped objects. xiphi-
combining form
see xiph-