What does "scissorstail" mean?

A species of tyrant flycatcher (Tyrannus forficatus) from the southern United States and Central America, with a long forked tail, and a red patch on the underwing coverts.

What is a synonym for "scissorstail"?

Common synonyms include: scissor-tailed flycatcher.

Scissorstail

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Noun

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A species of tyrant flycatcher (Tyrannus forficatus) from the southern United States and Central America, with a long forked tail, and a red patch on the underwing coverts.

Synonyms

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scissor-tailed flycatcher

Etymology

From scissors + tail.

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