Bangtailed

/ˈbæŋ.teɪld/ adjective

Definition

Describing a horse or other animal that has had its tail cut short with blunt bangs rather than left long.

Etymology

From bangtail (bang + tail) plus the adjective suffix -ed, creating a compound adjective describing the appearance of such animals.

Kelly Says

In Australia and New Zealand, 'bangtail' horses became so common among ranchers and settlers that 'bangtail mustering' became a recognized practice of rounding up wild horses!

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