"veiltail" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: veiltails [plural]
Etymology: From veil + tail. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|veil|tail}} veil + tail Head templates: {{en-noun}} veiltail (plural veiltails)
  1. A variety of goldfish with a long, flowing double tail and high sail-like dorsal fin. Wikipedia link: veiltail Categories (lifeform): Carps
    Sense id: en-veiltail-en-noun-wtQgXnz8 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

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