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Look up xi or Xi in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Xi is the 14th letter of the Greek alphabet. Xi may refer to: Xi (alternate reality game), a console-based
Xi
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Look up xi in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. XI may refer to: 11 (number), XI in Roman numerals First XI of a cricket or football team XI monogram,
XI
Leader of China since 2012
Xi Jinping (born 15 June 1953) is a Chinese politician who is the paramount leader of China. He has served as the general secretary of the Chinese Communist
Xi_Jinping
Graphemes for various number systems
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King of France from 1461 to 1483
Louis XI (3 July 1423 – 30 August 1483), called the Prudent (French: le Prudent), was King of France from 1461 to 1483. He succeeded his father, Charles
Louis_XI
Surname list
Xi or Hsi (Mandarin: [ɕi]) is the romanization of several different Chinese family names, including: 奚 (Xī; see Chinese Wikipedia article) 西 (Xī; see Chinese
Xi_(surname)
Daughter of Xi Jinping (born 1992)
Xi Mingze (Chinese: 习明泽; pinyin: Xí Míngzé; [ɕǐ mǐŋ.tsɤ̌]; born 25 June 1992), nicknamed Xiao Muzi (Chinese: 小木子), is the daughter and only child of Xi
Xi_Mingze
1998 studio album by Iron Maiden
Virtual XI (pronounced "Virtual Eleven") is the eleventh studio album by English heavy metal band Iron Maiden, released on 23 March 1998. It is the band's
Virtual_XI
Hong Kong author and poet (1937–2022)
Xi Xi (Chinese: 西西; Cantonese Yale: sāi sāi; pinyin: Xī Xī; 7 October 1937 – 18 December 2022) was the pseudonym of the Hong Kong author and poet Ellen
Xi_Xi
Star in the constellation Perseus
Xi Persei (ξ Persei, abbreviated Xi Per, ξ Per), known also as Menkib /ˈmɛŋkɪb/, is a star in the constellation of Perseus. Based upon parallax measurements
Xi_Persei
Chinese model (born 1989)
Ming Xi or Xi Mengyao (simplified Chinese: 奚梦瑶; traditional Chinese: 奚夢瑤; pinyin: Xī Mèngyáo; born 18 March 1989) is a Chinese model. Her professional
Ming_Xi
Topics referred to by the same term
Chen Xi is the atonal pinyin romanization of various Chinese names. It may refer to: Chen Xi (陳豨, died 194 BC), a Chinese rebel under the early Han Chen
Chen_Xi
Association football team representing the world
World XI, also known as the FIFA World Stars, is an association football scratch team consisting of players from various countries. The World XI play one-off
World_XI
Chinese philosopher (1130–1200)
Zhu Xi (Chinese: 朱熹; [ʈʂú ɕí]; October 18, 1130 – April 23, 1200), formerly romanized Chu Hsi, was a Chinese philosopher, historian, politician, poet,
Zhu_Xi
Chinese politician (1913–2002)
Xi Zhongxun (Chinese: 习仲勋; pinyin: Xí Zhòngxūn; 15 October 1913 – 24 May 2002) was a Chinese Communist revolutionary and politician who played a significant
Xi_Zhongxun
Fourteenth letter in the Greek alphabet
Xi (/zaɪ/ ZY or /(k)saɪ/ (K)SY; uppercase Ξ, lowercase ξ; Greek: ξι) is the fourteenth letter of the Greek alphabet, representing the voiceless consonant
Xi_(letter)
Binary star system in the constellation Cancer
Xi Cancri is a binary star system in the zodiac constellation of Cancer. Its name is a Bayer designation that is Latinised from ξ Cancri, and abbreviated
Xi_Cancri
Chinese composer
Xi Wang (Chinese: 奚望; pinyin: Xī Wàng; born 1978) is a Chinese composer based in the United States. A 2024 Guggenheim Fellow, she is Associate Professor
Xi_Wang
1977 studio album by Chicago
Chicago XI is the ninth studio album by the American rock band Chicago. It was released on September 12, 1977, through Columbia Records. It was both the
Chicago_XI
Prominent political family in China
The Xi family is a prominent political Chinese family. The most well-known member is Xi Jinping, the general secretary of the Chinese Communist Party
Xi_family
Honor society for science and engineering
Xi, The Scientific Research Honor Society (ΣΞ) (/ˈsɪɡmə/ /zaɪ/ ) is an international non-profit honor society for scientists and engineers. Sigma Xi was
Sigma_Xi
French airplane
The Blériot XI is a French aircraft from the pioneer era of aviation. The first example was used by Louis Blériot to make the first flight across the English
Blériot_XI
Topics referred to by the same term
Duke Xi may refer to these ancient Chinese rulers: Duke Xi of Chen (died 796 BC) Duke Xi of Qi (died 698 BC) Duke Xi of Lu (died 627 BC) King Xi (disambiguation)
Duke_Xi
Chinese politician (born 1956)
Li Xi (born October 1956) is a Chinese politician who is the current secretary of the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection and the seventh-ranking
Li_Xi
Topics referred to by the same term
Liu Xi or Liuxi may refer to: Liu Zhong (died 193 BC), also known as Liu Xi, Han dynasty prince, elder brother of Emperor Gaozu Liu Xi (Han-Zhao) (died
Liu_Xi
Association football team
Indonesia XI (also known as Indonesia Selection, Indonesia All-Stars, Indonesia Dream Team or Liga Selection) is a football team which represents the Indonesian
Indonesia_XI
One of the renowned Four Beauties of ancient China
Xi Shi (Hsi Shih; Chinese: 西施; pinyin: Xī Shī; Wade–Giles: Hsi1 Shih1, lit. '(Lady) Shi of the West'), also known as Xizi, sometimes named Shi Yiguang
Xi_Shi
Star in the constellation Cepheus
Xi Cephei is a multiple star system in the northern constellation of Cepheus. Its name is a Bayer designation. This system is visible to the naked eye
Xi_Cephei
Topics referred to by the same term
Yang Xi may refer to: Yang Xi (Three Kingdoms) (died 261), Shu Han politician and writer Yang Xi (mystic) (330–c. 386), Taoist mystic, writer, and calligrapher
Yang_Xi
Chinese imperial dynasty from 1643 to 1647
The Xi dynasty (/ʃi/ SHEE; Chinese: 西朝; pinyin: Xī cháo), officially the Great Xi (大西; Dà Xī), was a short-lived imperial dynasty of China that existed
Xi_dynasty
Topics referred to by the same term
Corps, or XI Corps may refer to: 11th Army Corps (France) XI Corps (Grande Armée), a unit of the Imperial French Army during the Napoleonic Wars XI Corps
XI_Corps
Star in the constellation Cygnus
ξ Cygni (Latinised as Xi Cygni) is a spectroscopic binary star in the constellation Cygnus, made up of a K-type supergiant star (primary) and an A-type
Xi_Cygni
Star in the constellation Aries
Xi Arietis is a binary star system in the northern constellation of Aries. Its name is a Bayer designation that is Latinized from ξ Arietis, and abbreviated
Xi_Arietis
Star in the constellation Leo
Xi Leonis (ξ Leo, ξ Leonis) is a solitary star in the zodiac constellation of Leo. It has an apparent visual magnitude of 5.0 and is faintly visible to
Xi_Leonis
Head of the Catholic Church from 1922 to 1939
Pope Pius XI (Italian: Pio XI; born Ambrogio Damiano Achille Ratti, Italian: [amˈbrɔːdʒo daˈmjaːno aˈkille ˈratti]; 31 May 1857 – 10 February 1939) was
Pope_Pius_XI
Son of Xi Zhongxun, brother of Xi Jinping
Xi Yuanping (simplified Chinese: 习远平; traditional Chinese: 習遠平; pinyin: Xí Yuǎnpíng, born November 1956) is the younger brother of the current Chinese
Xi_Yuanping
Egyptian pharaoh of the 20th dynasty
Menmaatre Ramesses XI (also written Ramses and Rameses) reigned from 1106 BC to somewhere between 1078 BC and 1068 BC and is generally considered the tenth
Ramesses_XI
Association football teams representing Europe
The Europe XI is an association football scratch team mainly consisting of players from the UEFA region but, on occasion, players hailing from other continents
Europe_XI
Topics referred to by the same term
Mark XI or Mark 11 often refers to the 11th version of a product, frequently military hardware. "Mark", meaning "model" or "variant", can be abbreviated
Mark_XI
King of Kartli (r. 1676–1688, 1703–1709)
George XI (Georgian: გიორგი XI, romanized: giorgi XI; died 21 April 1709), also known as Shah Navaz Khan II and Gurgin Khan in Iran, was a Georgian monarch
George_XI
Zhao Xi (simplified Chinese: 赵憙; traditional Chinese: 趙憙; pinyin: Zhào Xǐ; 4-80 CE), courtesy name Boyang (simplified Chinese: 伯阳; traditional Chinese:
Zhao_Xi
Topics referred to by the same term
John XI may refer to: Pope John XI, ruled in 931–935 John XI Yeshu, Syriac Orthodox Patriarch of Antioch in 1208–1220 John XI of Constantinople, Ecumenical
John_XI
Star in the constellation Aquarius
Xi Aquarii is a binary star system in the equatorial constellation of Aquarius. Its name is a Bayer designation that is Latinized from ξ Aquarii, and abbreviated
Xi_Aquarii
Set of policies and ideals from Xi Jinping
Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, commonly abbreviated outside China as Xi Jinping Thought or Xi-ism, is a political
Xi_Jinping_Thought
Hong Kong lyricist and writer
Loeng4 Wai5 Man4, born 7 December 1961), better known by his pen name Lin Xi (Chinese: 林夕; Jyutping: Lam4 Zik6), is a Hong Kong and Taiwanese lyricist
Lin_Xi
Association football team in Saudi Arabia
Riyadh All-Star XI is a professional football team based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The team is founded in 2023 for the Riyadh Season, which consists of
Riyadh_XI
Star in the constellation Gemini
Xi Geminorum (ξ Geminorum, abbreviated Xi Gem, ξ Gem), formally named Alzirr /ˈælzər/, is a star in the zodiac constellation of Gemini. It forms one of
Xi_Geminorum
Topics referred to by the same term
King Xi may refer to these ancient Chinese monarchs: King Xi of Zhou (died 677 BC) King Xi of Han (died 273 BC) Duke Xi (disambiguation) This disambiguation
King_Xi
Chinese investment group
Xi (Chinese: 系) is a form of business organization in China where a group of companies are controlled by a private equity fund, forming an investment group
Xi_(business)
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Xi Liang can refer to Western Liang: Western Liang (Sixteen Kingdoms) (西涼) (400–421), one of the Sixteen Kingdoms located in modern Western China Western
Xi_Liang
Topics referred to by the same term
Xi people may refer to: Xianbei Xibe people Bái-Xí, ancient Turkic Tiele people, steppes people located in current northeast China. In 2017, Singaporean
Xi_people
Topics referred to by the same term
Marquis Xi may refer to: Marquis Xi of Jin (died 823 BC) Marquis Xi of Cai (died 761 BC) Marquis Li (disambiguation) Duke Xi (disambiguation) This disambiguation
Marquis_Xi
Chinese-American theoretical physicist
Xi Yin (Chinese: 尹希; pinyin: Yǐn Xī; born December 1983 [citation needed]) is a Chinese-American theoretical physicist. Yin was accepted to University
Xi_Yin
Subatomic particle
The Xi baryons or cascade particles are a family of subatomic hadron particles which have the symbol Ξ and may have an electric charge (Q) of +2 e, +1 e
Xi_baryon
Last Byzantine Emperor from 1449 to 1453
Constantine XI Dragases Palaiologos or Dragaš Palaeologus (Greek: Κωνσταντῖνος Δραγάσης Παλαιολόγος, romanized: Kōnstantīnos Dragásēs Palaiológos; 8 February
Constantine_XI_Palaiologos
2002 video game
Final Fantasy XI, also known as Final Fantasy XI Online, is a massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG), originally developed and published
Final_Fantasy_XI
Topics referred to by the same term
Wang Xi may refer to: Wang Xi (Eastern Jin) (王熙), Eastern Jin Dynasty Consort Kin and General Wang Xi (emperor) (王延羲, later 王曦, ?-944), emperor of the
Wang_Xi
Star in the constellation Virgo
Xi Virginis (ξ Vir, ξ Virginis) is a solitary star in the zodiac constellation of Virgo. It is bright enough to be seen with the naked eye, having an apparent
Xi_Virginis
1995 World Wrestling Federation pay-per-view event
WrestleMania XI was a 1995 professional wrestling pay-per-view (PPV) event produced by the World Wrestling Federation (WWF, now WWE). It was the 11th annual
WrestleMania_XI
Association football team of the year award
to FIFPro Women's World XI". Toronto Sun. Archived from the original on 12 March 2017. Retrieved 10 March 2017. "FIFPRO WORLD XI 2004/2005". FIFPRO. Archived
FIFPRO_World_11
4th-century Chinese astronomer and writer
Yu Xi (虞喜; fl. 307–345 AD), courtesy name Zhongning (仲寧), was a Chinese astronomer, politician, and writer of the Jin dynasty (266–420 AD). He is best
Yu_Xi
Head of the Catholic Church from 1700 to 1721
Pope Clement XI (Latin: Clemens XI; Italian: Clemente XI; Albanian: Klementi XI; 23 July 1649 – 19 March 1721), born Giovanni Francesco Albani, was head
Pope_Clement_XI
Science fiction writer
He Xi (Chinese 何夕, Pinyin Hé Xī; * born December 1971 in Chengdu, Sichuan Province, People's Republic of China), born as He Hongwei (Chinese 何宏伟, Pinyin
He_Xi
Cen Xi (Chinese: 岑羲; died July 29, 713), courtesy name Bohua (伯華), was a Chinese historian and politician who served as an official during the Tang dynasty
Cen_Xi
2017 video game
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age is a 2017 role-playing video game developed and published by Square Enix. The eleventh entry in the Dragon Quest
Dragon_Quest_XI
Extinct periodical cicada brood
Brood XI (Brood 11) was a brood of periodical cicadas that appeared regularly in the eastern United States. It was one of the smallest 17-year broods,
Brood_XI
Early Chinese petty state
Xi (Chinese: 息; pinyin: Xī) was a Chinese vassal state during the Shang and Zhou dynasties and the Spring and Autumn period (1600 – 475 BCE) ruled by members
Xi_(state)
207–907 AD Mongolic steppe people of Northeast China
The Kumo Xi (traditional Chinese: 庫莫奚; simplified Chinese: 库莫奚; pinyin: Kùmò Xī), also known as the Tatabi, were ancient steppe people located in modern
Kumo_Xi
Chinese organic chemist
Xi Zhenfeng (Chinese: 席振峰; pinyin: Xí Zhènfēng; born April 2, 1963, in Henan) is a Chinese organic chemist. Xi received his B.S. degree from Xiamen University
Xi_Zhenfeng
Topics referred to by the same term
Henry XI may refer to: Henry XI of Głogów (ca. 1435–1476) Henry XI of Legnica (1539–1588) Heinrich XI, Prince Reuss of Greiz (1722–1800) This disambiguation
Henry_XI
Mammalian protein found in Homo sapiens
Factor XI, or plasma thromboplastin antecedent, is the zymogen form of factor XIa, one of the enzymes involved in coagulation. Like many other coagulation
Factor_XI
Binary star system in the constellation Orion
Xi Orionis (ξ Orionis) is a binary star system in the northeastern part of the constellation of Orion, well above the red giant star Betelgeuse in the
Xi_Orionis
Topics referred to by the same term
Ji Xi may refer to: Duke Yang of Lu (died 988 BC or 989 BC) Marquis Mu of Cai (died 646 BC) King Lie of Zhou (died 369 BC) Xi of Yan (died after 222 BC)
Ji_Xi
Beach in the south of the Paliki peninsula of Kefalonia, Greece
Xi Beach is situated in the south of the Paliki peninsula of Kefalonia, Greece, and part of the district Mantzavinata near the town of Lixouri. Its reddish
Xi_Beach
Western tributary of the Pearl River
The Xi River (/ʃiː/; Chinese: 西江) or Si-Kiang is the western tributary of the Pearl River in southern China. It is formed by the confluence of the Gui
Xi_River
King of Sweden from 1660 to 1697
Charles XI or Carl (Swedish: Karl XI; 4 December [O.S. 24 November] 1655 – 15 April [O.S. 5 April] 1697) was King of Sweden from 1660 until his death in
Charles_XI_of_Sweden
King of Kartli
David XI (Georgian: დავით XI, romanized: davit XI; 1540–1582), also known as Daud Khan (Georgian: დაუთ-ხანი, romanized: daut-khani; Persian: داود خان
David_XI
Idyll XI, otherwise known as Bucolic poem 11, was written by Theocritus in dactylic hexameter. Its main character, the Cyclops Polyphemus, has appeared
Idyll_XI
Chinese actress
Xi Meijuan (Chinese: 奚美娟; pinyin: Xī Měijuān) is a Chinese film, television and stage actress. She is a member of the 12th National People's Congress.
Xi_Meijuan
7th-century BC Qin politician
Baili Xi (Chinese: 百里奚; pinyin: Bǎilǐ Xī; fl. 7th century BC), courtesy name Ziming (子明), was an influential prime minister of the state of Qin during
Baili_Xi
Motor vehicle
The Westfield XI (or Westfield Eleven) is a British sports car and kit car based on the Lotus Eleven. In 1982 Westfield Sportscars, responding to the popularity
Westfield_XI
Bayer designation
The Bayer designation Xi Centauri (ξ Cen / ξ Centauri) is shared by two star systems, in the constellation Centaurus: ξ¹ Centauri ξ² Centauri They are
Xi_Centauri
New Zealand actress
Pri Xi is a New Zealand born actor. She was born on 28 July 1991 in Wellington. Xi began her professional acting career as a teenager in the first series
Priyanka_Xi
2016 studio album by Metal Church
XI is the eleventh studio album by American heavy metal band Metal Church. It was released on March 25, 2016, and is the band's first album in 23 years
XI_(album)
Head of the Catholic Church from 1370 to 1378
Pope Gregory XI (Latin: Gregorius XI; born Pierre Roger de Beaufort; c. 1329 – 27 March 1378) was head of the Catholic Church from 30 December 1370 to
Pope_Gregory_XI
Chinese general (1883–1950)
Xi Qia or Xi Xia (Hsi Hsia; Chinese: 熙洽; pinyin: Xīqià; Wade–Giles: Hsi1-hsia4; Hepburn: Ki Kō; 1883–1950) was a general in command of the Jilin Provincial
Xi_Qia
Concubine of the last ruler of xia dynasty
Xi (Chinese: 妺喜; pinyin: Mò Xǐ; Wade–Giles: Mo4Hsi3) was a concubine of Jie, the last ruler of the Chinese Xia dynasty. According to tradition, Mo Xi
Mo_Xi
Star in the constellation Puppis
Xi Puppis (ξ Puppis, abbreviated Xi Pup, ξ Pup) is a multiple star system in the southern constellation of Puppis. With an apparent visual magnitude of
Xi_Puppis
Tenth Susuhunan of Surakarta (1939–1945)
Pakubuwono XI (also transliterated as Pakubuwana XI; 1 February 1886 – 1 June 1945) was the tenth Susuhunan of Surakarta during the Second World War, including
Pakubuwono_XI
Chinese politician, half-brother of Xi Jiping (1941–1998)
Xi Zhengning (Chinese: 习正宁; 1941–November 27, 1998), formerly known as Xi Fuping (Chinese: 习富平), was a political figure in China. He served as the Director
Xi_Zhengning
Chinese scientist and politician
Wang Xi (Chinese: 王曦; pinyin: Wáng Xī; born August 1966) is a Chinese materials scientist and politician who is an academician of the Chinese Academy of
Wang_Xi_(politician)
Right Imperial Chancellor of the Lê dynasty of Đại Việt
Nguyễn Xí (chữ Hán: 阮熾; 1397–1465), or Lê Xí, was a general, politician, and public servant who served as a minister for four generations of rulers during
Nguyễn_Xí
Xi Zhong (Chinese: 奚仲) was a legendary Xia dynasty minister claimed to have served Yu the Great credited in traditional Chinese sources with the invention
Xi_Zhong
Chinese official serving under the warlord Liu Zhang
Pang Xi (fl. 190s–210s) was an official serving under the warlords Liu Yan, Liu Zhang (Liu Yan's son) and Liu Bei during the Eastern Han dynasty of China
Pang_Xi
Chinese warlord Yuan Shao's second son (died 207)
Yuan Xi (died c.December 207), courtesy name Xianyi or Xianyong, was a Chinese military general and politician. He was the second son of Yuan Shao, a warlord
Yuan_Xi
Chinese philosopher and rhetorician (c.545–501 BCE)
Deng Xi (/ˈdʌŋ ˈʃiː/; Chinese: 鄧析; Wade–Giles: Têng Hsi, c. 545 – 501 BCE) was a Chinese philosopher and rhetorician associated with the School of Names
Deng_Xi
Official association football team of Catalonia, Spain
been known by various names, including Selecció Catalana, and the Catalan XI. Because the Catalan Federation is affiliated with the Royal Spanish Football
Catalonia national football team
Catalonia_national_football_team
General serving warlords Sun Ce and Sun Quan (died 217)
Dong Xi (died 217), courtesy name Yuanshi, was a military general serving under the warlords Sun Ce and Sun Quan during the late Eastern Han dynasty of
Dong_Xi
Football stadium in Rome, Italy
Campo Pio XI is an association football stadium in Rome, Italy. The stadium hosts all of Vatican City's football activities, including the Vatican City
Campo_Pio_XI
Seven meetings of North Korea's Kim Jong Un and China's Xi Jinping
The Kim–Xi meetings were a series of summits between North Korea and China during 2018, 2019, 2025 and 2026. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un met with Chinese
Kim–Xi_meetings
XI
XI
Female
Chinese
lucky and beautiful.
Female
Chinese
fine, beautiful.
Male
Chinese
worthy brightness.
Male
Chinese
red sky child.
Male
Spanish
Mexican form of Spanish Ximen, XIMENEZ means "hearkening."Â
Male
Chinese
red sky warm.
Female
Spanish
Feminine form of Spanish Guiomar, possibly XIOMARA means "famous warrior."
Male
Chinese
little birth.
Male
Chinese
a star; a spark.
Male
Chinese
little wrestler.
Male
Chinese
little healthy.
Female
Chinese
beautiful glory.
Female
Spanish
Feminine form of Spanish Ximen, XIMENA means "hearkening."Â
Female
Chinese
beautiful flower.
Male
Spanish
Spanish form of Basque Ximun, XIMEN means "hearkening."Â
Male
Chinese
flying, soaring.
Female
Chinese
beautiful orchid.
Male
Chinese
filial thoughts.
Male
Chinese
new.
Male
Spanish
Spanish form of Latin Maximus, MÃXIMO means "the greatest."
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XI
Girl/Female
German
Small Brook
Girl/Female
German
Powerful Ruler
Girl/Female
French, German
Spear Ruler
Girl/Female
Hebrew
Joyous.
Boy/Male
Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi
Experience
Girl/Female
Assamese, Indian
Malligai Flower on a Vine
Girl/Female
Tamil
Vratika | வà¯à®°à®¤à®¿à®•ா
Lamp
Boy/Male
Indian
Lord Shiva, The most handsome, Pleasing, Giver of pleasure
Girl/Female
Muslim/Islamic
Lady of Jannah
Girl/Female
Indian
River, Possesses a lot, Wealthy
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XI
n.
A symbol representing thirteen units, as 13 or xiii.
a.
Of or pertaining to the xiphoid process; xiphoidian.
pl.
of Xiphisternum
n. pl.
See Xiphura.
n.
An extinct genus of artiodactylous mammals found in the European Tertiary formations. It had slender legs, didactylous feet, and small canine teeth.
a.
Xiphoid.
n.
A genus of plants of the order Haemodraceae, having two-ranked, sword-shaped leaves.
n.
The posterior, or fourth, lateral plate in the plastron of turtles; -- called also xiphisternum.
n.
See Xiphioid.
n.
A symbol representing twelve units, as 12, or xii.
pl.
of Xiphiplastron
n. pl.
Same as Limuloidea. Called also Xiphosura.
n.
A genus of cetaceans having a long, pointed, bony beak, usually two tusklike teeth in the lower jaw, but no teeth in the upper jaw.
n.
An Israelite of Bible record (see Judges xiii.), distinguished for his great strength; hence, a man of extraordinary physical strength.
n.
The xiphiplastron.
a.
Having sword-shaped leaves.
n.
The posterior segment, or extremity, of the sternum; -- sometimes called metasternum, ensiform cartilage, ensiform process, or xiphoid process.
prep.
As sign of the infinitive, to had originally the use of last defined, governing the infinitive as a verbal noun, and connecting it as indirect object with a preceding verb or adjective; thus, ready to go, i.e., ready unto going; good to eat, i.e., good for eating; I do my utmost to lead my life pleasantly. But it has come to be the almost constant prefix to the infinitive, even in situations where it has no prepositional meaning, as where the infinitive is direct object or subject; thus, I love to learn, i.e., I love learning; to die for one's country is noble, i.e., the dying for one's country. Where the infinitive denotes the design or purpose, good usage formerly allowed the prefixing of for to the to; as, what went ye out for see? (Matt. xi. 8).
a.
Like a sword; ensiform.
a.
Of, pertaining to, or resembling, a cetacean of the genus Xiphius or family Xiphiidae.