Swallowtail Definition & Meaning

swallowtail
noun
  1. a man's full-dress jacket with two long tapering tails at the back

"Swallowtail" in song lyrics

See how swallowtail is used in real songs:

  • "oregon swallowtail"
    AOL — AOL
  • "maack's swallowtail"
    AOL — AOL
  • "taxonomy black swallowtail"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "swallowtail"

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