Definitions of pintail
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long-necked river duck of the Old and New Worlds having elongated central tail feathers
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synonyms:
Anas acuta, pin-tailed duck
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type of:
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duck
small wild or domesticated web-footed broad-billed swimming bird usually having a depressed body and short legs
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duck
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