Meaning Of The Word Swallowtail

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What's The Definition Of Swallowtail?

swallowtail in American English
something having a forked shape like that of a swallow's tail
noun: the tail of a swallow or a deeply forked tail like that of a swallow

swallowtail in British English
noun: any of various butterflies of the genus Papilio and related genera, esp P. machaon of Europe, having a tail-like extension of each hind wing: family Papilionidae

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