mousetail

/ ˈmaʊsˌteɪl /

noun

any of various N temperate ranunculaceous plants of the genus Myosurus, esp M. minimus, with tail-like flower spikes

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Each had its name, too, on a small door plate, and it amused Ann and Peter to spell out as they went along—"Furryfield," "Mousetail Manor," "Kitten-cote," etc.