splittail

split·tail

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [split-teyl]
- /ˈsplɪtˌteɪl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [split-teyl]
- /ˈsplɪtˌteɪl/

Definition of splittail word

noun splittail a minnow, Pogonichthys macrolepidotus, of the Sacramento River, having the upper lobe of the tail much longer than the lower lobe: habitat changes have greatly reduced its numbers. 1

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Origin of splittail

First appearance:

before 1880

One of the 23% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1880-85; split + tail1

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Parts of speech for Splittail

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splittail popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 40% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 74% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

splittail usage trend in Literature

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