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pintail

Syllabification: (pin·tail)
Pronunciation: /ˈpinˌtāl/
Definition of pintail

noun

  • a mainly migratory duck with a pointed tail.
    • Genus Anas, family Anatidae: three species, in particular the common pintail (A. acuta) of North America and Eurasia, the male of which has boldly marked plumage and two long tail streamers
  • informal any of a number of other birds with long pointed tails, especially a grouse.

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