horsetail

/ˈhɔːrsˌteɪl/
noun
  1. A plant with thin, jointed stems and small leaves, often found in wet areas.
    • Horsetail grows along the edges of ponds and streams.
    • The gardener removed horsetail from the flower bed because it spreads quickly.
    • Some people use horsetail tea as a natural remedy for hair health.
  2. A long, flowing hairstyle where hair is tied back and hangs down like a horse's tail.
    • She wore her hair in a simple horsetail for the soccer game.
    • He pulled his long hair into a horsetail to keep it out of his face.
    • The dancer's horsetail swung back and forth as she moved.
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