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wholetail

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

The sale of products to end user at wholesale prices.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

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Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

An entire tail of seafood.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: cooking, food, lifestyle

Examples

  • a 5oz rump steak and golden deep-fried wholetails of scampi, served with tartare sauce

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Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Blend of wholesale + retail.

From whole + tail.