horsetail
|horse-tail|
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/ˈhɔːrsteɪl/
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/ˈhɔːsteɪl/
plant resembling a horse's tail
Etymology
'horsetail' originates from Old English, specifically the words 'hors' meaning 'horse' and 'tægel' meaning 'tail'.
'hors' and 'tægel' combined in Old English to form 'horsetægel', which eventually became the modern English word 'horsetail'.
Initially, it referred to the tail of a horse, but over time it evolved to describe a plant with a similar appearance.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a type of plant belonging to the genus Equisetum, characterized by hollow, jointed stems and a brush-like appearance.
The horsetail plant is often found in wet areas.
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Noun 2
a hairstyle resembling the tail of a horse, where hair is gathered and tied at the back of the head.
She wore her hair in a horsetail for the dance.
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