swallowtail

English

/ˈswɒl.əʊˌteɪl/

noun
Definitions
  • The forked tail of a swallow.
  • Anything, such as a burgee, of a similar forked shape.
  • A type of tailcoat with two long tapering tails.
  • Any of various butterflies of the family Papilionidae, many of which have a long extension to each hindwing.

Etymology

Compound from English swallow + English tail.

Origin

English

tail

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