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swordfish
noun
sword·fish
ˈsȯrd-ˌfish 
: a very large scombroid fish (Xiphias gladius of the family Xiphiidae) that has a long swordlike beak formed by the bones of the upper jaw and is an important food and game fish
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Rounding out the menu is a few entrees that currently include the swordfish with salsa verde and the pork belly with fairytale eggplant and melon mostarda.
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Chelsea Davis, Forbes, 16 Sep. 2024
The menu is centered around fresh seafood: think swordfish kebabs, seafood orzotto, hamachi crudo, and lobster pasta.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 9 Sep. 2024
Chef Antonio Mazzella also served Travolta the specials like swordfish puttanesca.
—Esme Mazzeo, Peoplemag, 15 Aug. 2024
There are prizes for the top tuna, wahoo, blue marlin, dolphin and swordfish, too.
—Baltimore Sun Editorial Board, Baltimore Sun, 4 Aug. 2024
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Chelsea Davis, Forbes, 16 Sep. 2024
The menu is centered around fresh seafood: think swordfish kebabs, seafood orzotto, hamachi crudo, and lobster pasta.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 9 Sep. 2024
Chef Antonio Mazzella also served Travolta the specials like swordfish puttanesca.
—Esme Mazzeo, Peoplemag, 15 Aug. 2024
There are prizes for the top tuna, wahoo, blue marlin, dolphin and swordfish, too.
—Baltimore Sun Editorial Board, Baltimore Sun, 4 Aug. 2024
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swordfish
noun
sword·fish
-ˌfish
: a very large ocean fish that has a long swordlike beak formed by the bones of the upper jaw and is an important food and game fish
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