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noun
A species of tyrant flycatcher (Tyrannus forficatus) from the southern United States and Central America, with a long forked tail, and a red patch on the underwing coverts.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Synonyms: scissor-tailed flycatcher
Antonyms: none provided
History
From scissors + tail.
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