swallow-tailed

swallow-tailed Definition

swallow-tailed (-tāld′)

adjective

having a tail or end extended in forked points like the tail of a swallow

swallow-tailed Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

gull: Closer to the water, on rocks at the bottom of the cliffs, immaculate Swallow-tailed Gulls could be seen perched.
kite: We walked to the lookout point opposite our huts were we saw several swallow-tailed kites.
coat: Superficially, Ralfs appeared a grave, unapproachable man as he strode around Penwith with his swallow-tailed coat often dripping with pond water.
bee-eater: Swallow-tailed bee-eater -- Single birds seen at several sites, with 3 at Marakissa.
moth: I was particularly impressed by the Swallow-tailed moth - quite large, with big dark eyes.

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