German

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Etymology

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From Pferd (horse) +‎ Schwanz (tail).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈpfeːɐ̯dəʃvant͡s/
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  • Hyphenation: Pfer‧de‧schwanz

Noun

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Pferdeschwanz m (strong, genitive Pferdeschwanzes, plural Pferdeschwänze)

  1. tail of a horse, horse tail
    Synonym: Pferdeschweif
  2. (hair) ponytail
    Synonyms: Rossschwanz, offener Zopf
  3. (botany) Equisetum arvense (rare)
    Synonym: Ackerschachtelhalm

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