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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Any object like a beaver's tail, oval or tear-drop in plan, usually broad and flat; usually beaver-tail. Canada, US
2. 2
   A fried-dough pastry of such shape; usually beaver tail or Beaver Tail. Canada, US
3. 3
   A species of prickly pear cactus, Opuntia basilaris.
4. 4
   A gun grip of such shape.
5. 5
   The tail of a beaver.

Etymology

From beaver + tail.

Related phrases

beaver tailprickly pear

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