beavertail

English

noun
Definitions
  • (North American) Any object like a beaver's tail, oval or tear-drop in plan, usually broad and flat; usually beaver-tail.
  • (North American) A fried-dough pastry of such shape; usually beaver tail or Beaver Tail.
  • A species of prickly pear cactus, .
  • A gun grip of such shape.

Etymology

Compound from English beaver + English tail.

Origin

English

tail

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