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twintail en · NOUN

Pronunciation

Etymology

From twin + tail. Sense 2 is a calque of Japanese ツインテール (tsuintēru).

Meanings

  1. A variety of goldfish with the tail divided into two parts.
  2. (slang) Either of a pair of unbraided tails worn on the sides of the head; an unbraided pigtail.
  3. (in-plural, slang) Either of a pair of unbraided tails worn on the sides of the head; an unbraided pigtail. ▸ A hairstyle with a pair of twintails; unbraided pigtails.

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