horse's tail

American  

noun

1. burro's tail.

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Etymology

Origin of horse's tail

First recorded in 1870–75

Example Sentences

Here was Zendaya, scoping out the interplanetary Western-wear at Schiaparelli in a gown straight from the runway complete with train swishing like a horse’s tail, along with her creative director, Law Roach; there was Jennifer Lopez, ogling the brand’s curvy crystal gown with a face-framing paparazzi shield on one side.

From New York Times

As if willing into being her own side effects, her lower back begins sprouting a dark-haired horse’s tail.

From Los Angeles Times

Peculiar and invigorating, visual artist Ann Oren’s feature debut “Piaffe” defies easy description — its lead character grows a horse’s tail, for one thing.

From Los Angeles Times

“I held onto your horse’s tail,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times

This is not the first time authorities in North Carolina have reported a horse’s tail hair was stolen.

From Washington Times