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Foxtail
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Simple meaning
What does Foxtail mean?
A plant with a fox-tail-shaped seed head.
Dictionary definition
A plant with a bushy seed head shaped like a fox's tail.
Example sentences
Foxtail in a sentence
easy
Foxtail grew near the path.
medium
The foxtail seed head looked soft.
hard
Some foxtail grasses can be troublesome for pets because the seeds may stick in fur.
Synonyms
Words like Foxtail
grass seed headThe seed-bearing part of a grass plant.
plantRelated word that supports the meaning of foxtail.
Antonyms
Opposite words
tree branchA woody part of a tree.
opposite ideaA contrasting idea to foxtail, depending on context.
Word family
Foxtail word family
Base word
foxtail
noun
foxtails
More than one foxtail.
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Practice 1
What does foxtail mean?
Foxtail means a plant with a fox-tail-shaped seed head.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to foxtail?
Grass Seed Head is close in meaning to foxtail in the right context.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of foxtail?
Tree Branch contrasts with foxtail.
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