whiptail

English

noun
Definitions
  • Any of many New World lizards, of the genus , that have long, slender tails.
  • A fish, the , .
  • (uncountable) A leaf-distorting disorder in the cauliflower, caused by molybdenum deficiency.
  • The pretty-faced wallaby.

Etymology

Compound from English whip + English tail.

Origin

English

tail

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