NYT Dictionary

FANTAIL

/ˈfænˌteɪl/
NounFAN-tailfan-tail · 2 syllablesGrade 10

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2022, 2024, 2026

Meaning

Any of several birds, of the genus Rhipidura, from Asia, Australia and New Zealand.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From fan + tail. The sense of Rhipidura-genus birds is a calque of translingual Rhipidura.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

brushcapcompanioncountercuedockcaudacaudationheelpigtail

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 4 recorded puzzles:

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