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pin-tailed
[ pin-teyld ]
adjective
, Ornithology.
- having a tapered tail with long, pointed central feathers.
- having the feathers of the tail stiff, narrow, and pointed.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of pin-tailed1
First recorded in 1870–75
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Example Sentences
Saw immense numbers of 167 Pin-tailed Ducks, but could not get near them.
From Project Gutenberg
The Pin-tailed species is known as Ganga, signifying a bargain, in reference to its edible qualities.
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