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swallow-tailed

/ˈswɒl.oʊ.teɪld/

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adjective

/ˈswɒl.oʊ.teɪld/formalobsolete
  • ruУстаревшее прилагательное, описывающее что-то, имеющее раздвоенный или разделённый хвост, напоминающий хвост ласточки.

An archaic adjective describing something that has a forked or divided tail, resembling the tail of a swallow.

  1. Having a forked tailC1formal

    Describes birds, butterflies, or other animals that have a tail shaped like a swallow's, with two long, pointed tips.

    ruС раздвоенным хвостом

    • The swallow-tailed kite is a beautiful bird of prey.
    • Swallow-tailed butterflies are common in tropical regions.
    • The bird's swallow-tailed silhouette was unmistakable against the sky.
Forms
  • more swallow-tailed comparative form
  • most swallow-tailed superlative form