rattail

English

/ˈɹæt.teɪl/

noun
Definitions
  • Any of the large dark-colored deep-sea fish of the Macrouridae family of ray-finned fish.
  • A hairstyle characterized by a long lock of tail-like hair dangling from the back of the head.

Etymology

Compound from English rat (rip up, rend, tear) + English tail.

Origin

English

tail

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