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swallowtail

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun swallowtail has 1 sense
  1. swallow-tailed coat, swallowtail, morning coat - a man's full-dress jacket with two long tapering tails at the back
    --1 is a kind of jacket
    --1 is a part of
     dress suit, full dress, tailcoat, tail coat, tails, white tie, white tie and tails; morning dress

Definitions from the Web

Swallowtail

Definition:

A swallowtail is a type of butterfly that has long, pointed wings that resemble the forked tail of a swallow. It belongs to the family Papilionidae and is known for its vibrant colors and distinctive wing shape.

Parts of Speech:

  • Noun

Senses/Usages:

  1. A large butterfly with long, pointed wings resembling the tail of a swallow.
  2. A tailcoat with two long tails extending at the back, typically worn by men on formal occasions.

Sample Sentences:

  • The swallowtail fluttered gracefully from flower to flower in the garden.
  • He looked elegant in his black suit and swallowtail.

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