foxtail (Meaning)
foxtail (n)
grasses of the genera Alopecurus and Setaria having dense silky or bristly brushlike flowering spikes
foxtail (n.)
The tail or brush of a fox.
The name of several kinds of grass having a soft dense head of flowers, mostly the species of Alopecurus and Setaria.
The last cinders obtained in the fining process.
Synonyms & Antonyms of foxtail
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foxtail Sentence Examples
- The cunning foxtail expertly evaded the hunter's traps.
- The field was adorned with a riot of foxtails, their feathery plumes dancing in the breeze.
- The invasive foxtail weed threatened the local ecosystem, crowding out native species.
- The horse flicked its tail vigorously, sending foxtail seeds flying in all directions.
- The bartender deftly garnished the cocktail with a sprig of foxtail grass, adding a touch of rustic charm.
- The hikers admired the foxtail agave's unusual shape and spiky leaves.
- The foxtail millet provided a nutritious grain for both humans and animals.
- The foxtail orchid's intricate flowers resembled a delicate fox's tail.
- The foxtail palm's fronds swayed gracefully in the coastal breeze.
- The foxtail fern's feathery foliage added a touch of elegance to the garden.
FAQs About the word foxtail
grasses of the genera Alopecurus and Setaria having dense silky or bristly brushlike flowering spikesThe tail or brush of a fox., The name of several kinds of g
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No antonyms found.
The cunning foxtail expertly evaded the hunter's traps.
The field was adorned with a riot of foxtails, their feathery plumes dancing in the breeze.
The invasive foxtail weed threatened the local ecosystem, crowding out native species.
The horse flicked its tail vigorously, sending foxtail seeds flying in all directions.
