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noun
1.
a long narrow cirrus cloud whose flowing appearance somewhat resembles a horse's tail.
2.
an erect, aquatic, Old World plant, Hippuris vulgaris, having crowded whorls of narrow, hairlike leaves.
Origin:
1755–65
1755–65
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| mare's-tail | |
| —n | |
| 1. | a wisp of trailing cirrus cloud, often indicating high winds in the upper troposphere |
| 2. | an erect cosmopolitan pond plant, Hippuris vulgaris, with minute flowers and crowded whorls of narrow leaves: family Hippuridaceae |
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Mare'stail
is always a great word to know.
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| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
| a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes. |
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