Fantail

Pronunciation: /ˈfænˌteɪl/

Definitions of fantail

noun a type of bird with a fan-shaped tail, often referring to species of birds in the Rhipidura genus

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a fantail bird in the garden.

A2 The fantail on the back of the car helps with aerodynamics.

B1 The fantail of the ship was painted with colorful designs.

B2 The fantail of the peacock is known for its beautiful display.

C1 The fantail on the ceiling of the cathedral was intricately carved.

C2 The fantail of the fan spun gracefully, creating a cool breeze in the room.

Examples of fantail in a Sentence

formal The fantail is a small bird with a distinctive fan-shaped tail.

informal I love watching the fantail flit around the garden.

slang Check out that cute little fantail hopping around!

figurative Her dress billowed out behind her like a fantail in the wind.

Grammatical Forms of fantail

• past tense: fantailed
• plural: fantails
• comparative: more fantail
• superlative: most fantail
• present tense: fantails
• future tense: will fantail
• perfect tense: have fantailed
• continuous tense: is fantailing
• singular: fantail
• positive degree: fantail
• infinitive: to fantail
• gerund: fantailing
• participle: fantailing

Origin and Evolution of fantail

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'fantail' originated from the Old French word 'ventail' which means 'a fan or something resembling a fan'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'fantail' evolved to refer to a type of bird known for its fanned tail feathers, particularly in the case of pigeons and certain breeds of domesticated birds.