fantail

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Noun

fantail (plural fantails)

1. Any of several birds, of the genus Rhipidura, from Asia, Australia and New Zealand.
2. Any of several domestic varieties of pigeon having a fan-shaped tail.
3. Any of several goldfish having a large fan-shaped tail.
4. (nautical) An overhanging deck at the stern of a ship
5. A small windmill mounted at right angles to the sails, at the rear of the windmill, used to turn the cap automatically to bring it into the wind.
6. A brimmed hat with just the back of the brim turned up.

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