fantail

4 ENTRIES FOUND:

fan·tail

noun \ˈfan-ˌtāl\

Definition of FANTAIL

1
: a fan-shaped tail or end
2
: a domestic pigeon having a broad rounded tail often with 30 or 40 feathers
3
: an architectural part resembling a fan
4
: a counter or after overhang of a ship shaped like a duck's bill

First Known Use of FANTAIL

1728

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