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Twofish

/ˈtuˌfɪʃ/

Twofish proper noun: an encryption algorithm, related to the earlier Blowfish, used in modern cryptographic software.

Proper noun

Twofish

  1. An encryption algorithm, related to the earlier Blowfish, used in modern cryptographic software.

Origin of Twofish

Blend of two + Blowfish.

Questions about Twofish

What does Twofish mean?
Twofish means an encryption algorithm, related to the earlier Blowfish, used in modern cryptographic software.
What part of speech is Twofish?
Twofish is a proper noun.
How do you pronounce Twofish?
Twofish is pronounced /ˈtuˌfɪʃ/.

Words near Twofish in the dictionary

  1. twoers
  2. twofer
  3. twofers
  4. twofie
  5. twofies
  6. Twofish
  7. twofold
  8. twofoldedness
  9. twofoldly
  10. twofoldness
  11. twohanded

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