fantail

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Synonyms: fanmail

Antonyms: fanmail

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Noun

1. Any of several [[bird]]s, of the genus {{taxfmt|Rhipidura|genus}}, 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. {{lb|en|nautical}} An [[overhang]]ing [[deck]] at the [[stern]] of a [[ship]].
5. A small [[windmill]] mounted at [[right angle]]s to the [[sail]]s, 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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