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fantail

noun fan·tail \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
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First Known Use of FANTAIL

1728

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