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词汇 long-tailed
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Definition of long-tailed in English:

long-tailed

adjective ˌlɒŋˈteɪld
  • 1That has a long tail.

  • 2Specifically in the names of animals.

  • 3Humorous. Of a word: having a long ending; (more generally) long, polysyllabic. Formerly also (of a speech): †tediously long, long-winded (obsolete).

Origin

Late Middle English; earliest use found in John Mirk (fl. c1382–c1414), Augustinian author. From long + tailed.

Definition of long-tailed in US English:

long-tailed

adjectiveˌlɒŋˈteɪld
  • 1That has a long tail.

  • 2Specifically in the names of animals.

  • 3Humorous. Of a word: having a long ending; (more generally) long, polysyllabic. Formerly also (of a speech): †tediously long, long-winded (obsolete).

Origin

Late Middle English; earliest use found in John Mirk (fl. c1382–c1414), Augustinian author. From long + tailed.

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