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Definition of: cat-tail
(kat′tāl′) noun
1. A perennial aquatic plant (genus Typha), with long leaves, flowers in cylindrical terminal spikes, and downy fruit: used in making mats, chair seats, etc.
2. Brit. Timothy grass.
3. A catkin or ament.
4. A cirrus cloud.
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