tailless

Meanings

• adjective

  A tailless animal is one that does not have a tail or has a very short one.

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Variants

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tail , tailed , tailless , taillike , tails

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Etymology

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The word 'tailless' is derived from the Old English word 'tægl' meaning 'tail' and the suffix '-less' meaning 'without'.

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Trivia

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1. The tailless rat is also known as the 'rat without a tail' or the 'Hmong rat'.

2. In some cultures, a tailless rat is considered a sign of a good omen and is kept as a pet for good luck.

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Related Concepts

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1. tailless reptiles: There are several species of tailless reptiles, such as the legless lizard and the worm lizard.

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Culture

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In Hmong culture, a tailless rat is considered a symbol of good fortune and prosperity. It is believed that owning a tailless rat will bring wealth and happiness.

How to Memorize "tailless"

1. visualize
   

   - To visualize a tailless animal, imagine an animal without a tail or with a very short one.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'tailless' with animals or creatures that do not have tails, such as snakes without tails or tailless lizards.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Tails Are Long, Tailless Is Short' to remember the meaning of the word 'tailless'.

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