Meaning & use

Veiltail

noun·Academic

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A fancy breed of goldfish characterized by long, flowing, and often double tail fins.

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The aquarium's centerpiece was a striking orange veiltail.

Veiltails require gentle filtration because their delicate fins tear easily.

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The breed gets its name from the way its long, drooping caudal fin resembles a bridal veil trailing behind it.

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