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sprigtail

American  
[sprig-teyl] / ˈsprɪgˌteɪl /

noun

  1. the pintail, Anas acuta.

  2. ruddy duck.

  3. sharp-tailed grouse.

Etymology

Origin of sprigtail

First recorded in 1670–80; sprig + tail 1

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