swallowtail

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

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

Etymology

From swallow + tail.

In classic literature

Synonyms

swallow-tailed coat, morning coat

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