scissortail en · NOUN
Etymology
From scissor + tail.
Meanings
- A scissor-tailed flycatcher or Texas bird of paradise (Tyrannus forficatus).
- A dragonfly of the genus Microgomphus.
- Any of various kinds of fish with forked tails, as the bluefin driftfish (Psenes pellucidus) or a devilfish (genus Assessor)
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| scissortails | Number=Plur | lexicographic |