spinetail

/ˈspɪnˌteɪl/

Definitions

1. noun

A bird, typically a finch or a sparrow, having a tail with long feathers.

“The spinetail’s distinctive tail feathers caught the birdwatcher’s attention.”

2. noun

A type of fish, especially a species of characoid fish, with a long, narrow tail.

“The aquarium’s spinetail was a popular attraction among the visitors.”

Synonyms

  • finch
  • sparrow