Fantailed

/ˈfæn.teɪld/ adjective

Definition

Having a tail shaped like a fan; spreading out in a fan-like pattern.

Etymology

From 'fantail' + '-ed' (adjective suffix). The '-ed' ending creates an adjective describing something that possesses or displays the characteristic of a fantail.

Kelly Says

When you see '-ed' on words like 'fantailed,' it can mean either 'past tense' (I fantailed the pigeon) or 'adjective' (a fantailed bird), which shows how English reuses the same ending for multiple grammatical jobs, causing constant ambiguity.

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