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pintail

Pronunciation: /ˈpɪnteɪl/

Definition of pintail

noun

  • a mainly migratory duck with a pointed tail.
    • Genus Anas, family Anatidae: three species, in particular the northern pintail (A. acuta) of Eurasia and North America, 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 (US) a grouse.

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Definition of pintail in the US English dictionary