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foxtail

Pronunciation: [ˈfɒksteɪl]

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Learn how to use foxtail in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “plants”

(noun) a type of grass that has fluffy, bushy flower spikes that look like a fox's tail. These plants often grow in fields and can sometimes be found in gardens.

Example

The foxtail grass swayed gently in the summer breeze, making the field look beautiful.

Example

There was no foxtail grass in that area; it was all just plain dirt.

Example

Have you ever seen a foxtail grass growing near your house?

Context: “animals”

(noun) a part of some animals' tails that looks bushy, like a fox's tail. This thick fur can help keep them warm or help them balance.

Example

The fox trotted away, its foxtail bouncing behind it as it moved.

Example

The dog's tail is not a foxtail; it's much thinner and shorter.

Example

Why does the fox's foxtail look so fluffy?

How to pronounce foxtail

Pronunciation: [ˈfɒksteɪl]

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