noun
Meaning 1
A pintail duck (Anas spp.).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: US, dialectal
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Standard Lemma guide
spiketail
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noun
Meaning 2
A dragonfly of family Cordulegastridae
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: biddie, flying adder
Antonyms: none provided
noun
Meaning 3
Any of member of species of genus Stachyurus of deciduous shrubs or small trees, native to the Himalayas and eastern Asia.
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History
Etymology
From spike + tail.