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/boht"tayld'/a large grackle, Quiscalus major, of the southeastern U.S., that folds its tail into a shape resembling the keel of a boat.[1830-40, Amer.]
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boat-tailed grackle — noun : a large grackle (Cassidix mexicanus) of the southern United States and Mexico having a tail that is keel shaped when spread or when the bird is in flight * * * /boht tayld / a large grackle, Quiscalus major, of the southeastern U.S., that… … Useful english dictionary
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boat|tail — «BOHT TAYL», noun, adjective. –n. 1. the cylindrical, tapering tail or rear section of a bullet, missile, or other projectile. 2. = boat tailed grackle. (Cf. ↑boat tailed grackle) –adj. = boat tailed. (Cf. ↑boat tailed) … Useful english dictionary
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Grackle — A Grackle is a gregarious, passerine bird native to North and South America. Each of the 11 species of grackle belongs to the Icterid family. The species are:* Genus Quiscalus ** Boat tailed Grackle, Quiscalus major ** Common Grackle, Quiscalus… … Wikipedia
grackle — /grak euhl/, n. 1. any of several long tailed American birds of the family Icteridae, esp. of the genus Quiscalus, having usually iridescent black plumage. 2. any of several Old World birds of the family Sturnidae, esp. certain mynas. [1765 75; … Universalium
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