pintail

/ˌpɪnˈteɪl/
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Other forms: pintails

Definitions of pintail
  1. noun
    long-necked river duck of the Old and New Worlds having elongated central tail feathers
    synonyms: Anas acuta, pin-tailed duck
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    type of:
    duck
    small wild or domesticated web-footed broad-billed swimming bird usually having a depressed body and short legs
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