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springtail
noun spring·tail \ˈspriŋ-ˌtāl\
Definition of SPRINGTAIL
: any of an order (Collembola) of small primitive wingless insects that exhibit incomplete metamorphosis and usually possess a furcula used for jumping —called also collembolan
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First Known Use of SPRINGTAIL
circa 1797
Rhymes with SPRINGTAIL
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