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PRONUNCIATION OF FOXTAIL

foxtail  [ˈfɒksˌteɪl] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF FOXTAIL

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Foxtail is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES FOXTAIL MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of foxtail in the English dictionary

The definition of foxtail in the dictionary is any grass of the genus Alopecurus, esp A. pratensis, of Europe, Asia, and South America, having soft cylindrical spikes of flowers: cultivated as a pasture grass. Other definition of foxtail is any of various similar and related grasses, esp any of the genus Setaria.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH FOXTAIL


blacktail
ˈblækˌteɪl
bobtail
ˈbɒbˌteɪl
bucktail
ˈbʌkˌteɪl
cocktail
ˈkɒkˌteɪl
dovetail
ˈdʌvˌteɪl
ducktail
ˈdʌkˌteɪl
e-tail
ˈiːˌteɪl
fishtail
ˈfɪʃˌteɪl
hardtail
ˈhɑːdˌteɪl
harestail
ˈhɛəsˌteɪl
hightail
ˈhaɪˌteɪl
horsetail
ˈhɔːsˌteɪl
mousetail
ˈmaʊsˌteɪl
oxtail
ˈɒksˌteɪl
pigtail
ˈpɪɡˌteɪl
ponytail
ˈpəʊnɪˌteɪl
swallowtail
ˈswɒləʊˌteɪl
telltale
ˈtɛlˌteɪl
whitetail
ˈwaɪtˌteɪl
yellowtail
ˈjɛləʊˌteɪl

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE FOXTAIL

foxfire
foxfish
foxglove
foxhole
foxhound
foxhunter
foxie
foxier
foxiest
foxily
foxiness
foxing
foxlike
foxship
foxskin
foxtrot
foxtrotrots
foxtrotrotted
foxtrotrotting
foxy

WORDS THAT END LIKE FOXTAIL

cottontail
curtail
detail
entail
fruit cocktail
go into detail
in detail
long tail
mocktail
nose to tail
pintail
prawn cocktail
rat tail
rat-tail
retail
shirt-tail
shrimp cocktail
sting in the tail
tail
whiptail

Synonyms and antonyms of foxtail in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «foxtail» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF FOXTAIL

Find out the translation of foxtail to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of foxtail from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «foxtail» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

谷子
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

cola de zorro
570 millions of speakers

English

foxtail
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

लोमड़ी की पूंछ
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

ثعلبي
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

щетинник
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

foxtail
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

foxtail
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

sétaire
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Foxtail
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Fuchsschwanz
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

キツネの尾
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

강아지풀
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Foxtail
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

đuôi chồn
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

Foxtail
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

फॉक्सटेल
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

tilki kuyruğu
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

coda di volpe
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

włośnica
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

щетинник
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

coada vulpii
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

foxtail
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

vossestaart
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

rävsvans
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

revehale
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of foxtail

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «FOXTAIL»

The term «foxtail» is regularly used and occupies the 81.233 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «FOXTAIL» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about foxtail

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «FOXTAIL»

Discover the use of foxtail in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to foxtail and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Foxtail Book
Describes how to throw and catch the Foxtail, a ball with an attached nylon tail, and suggests a variety of games
Mike Callaghan, 1991
2
Handbook of Edible Weeds: Herbal Reference Library
SETARIA. SPP. (POACEAE). —. Foxtail. Grass. DESCRIPTION: Erect or sprawling annual to perennial grasses, sometimes with horizontal rootstocks. LEAVES: grasslike, several at the base, the stem leaves one at a node, alternating on the ...
James A. Duke, 2000
3
Cereals and pulses
The wild types are considered to represent Setaria viridis (green foxtail millet), the cultivated ones Setaria italica (foxtail millet). Green foxtail millet occurs worldwide as a variable, annual weed, especially common in temperate regions. It differs ...
‎2006
4
Forest Plants of the Southeast and Their Wildlife Uses
Setaria Bristlegrass or Foxtail grass Poaceae Upright, annual or perennial grasses, with bristly, spike-like, cylindrical seedheads. Spikelets 2-flowered, crowded into the spike, each spikelet subtended and exceeded in length by 1 - several ...
James Howard Miller, Karl V. Miller, 2005
5
Rangelands: A Resource Under Siege : Proceedings of the ...
Experimental Farm, Prince George, British Columbia V2N 46, Canada HIGHLIGHT This paper shows that despite its potential for producing a greater volume of crude protein per ha and a greater carrying capacity, meadow foxtail produced l09 ...
P. J. Joss, P. W. Lynch, O. B. Williams, 1986
6
Thesaurus of Agricultural Organisms
... (E) see Paulownia tomentosa foxtail, African (E) see Cenchrus ciliaris foxtail barley (E) see Hordeum jubatum foxtail, bladder (E) see Alopecurus utriculatus foxtail, bristly (E) see Setaria verticillata foxtail brome (E) see Bromus rubens foxtail, ...
Derwent Publications, 1990
7
Integrated Pest Management for Potatoes in the Western ...
Yellow foxtail YY. Barnyardgrass plants can grow up to 6 feet ( 1 .8 m) tall where water is available in the summer, but may be only 6 inches ( 1 5 cm) tall where it is drier. Some plants may root at the lower nodes, forming large clumps. Flower ...
LARRY STRAND, 2006
8
Advances in Poaceae Research and Application: 2012 Edition: ...
According to the authors of a study from Beijing, People's Republic of China, “ Foxtail millet (Setaria italica) is one of the oldest domesticated cereal crops in Eurasia, but identifying foxtail millets, especially in charred grains, and differentiating it ...
‎2012
9
Agroecosystems: Soils, Climate, Crops, Nutrient Dynamics and ...
FOXTAIL MILLET (SETARIA ITALICA) 8.1 INTRODUCTION Foxtail millet was grown in China in the prehistoric period around 5000 B.C. Today, it is an important cereal fodder crop in drier parts of North China. Archeological evidences indicate ...
K. R. Krishna, 2013
10
Cereals in China
The growth period is 110-125 days; the crop is planted from late April to mid-May and harvested in late September. The main constraints for foxtail millet production are weeds, crop establishment problems, and use of the grain. Foxtail millet is ...
He Zhonghu, Bonjean, A.P.A.

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «FOXTAIL»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term foxtail is used in the context of the following news items.
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Foxtail perking up in anticipation of 2016 release - Adventure Gamers
Foxtail perking up in anticipation of 2016 release. Written by Jack Allin — July 11, 2015. PC Linux. Anthropomorphic animals are a regular staple in other ... «Adventure Gamers, Jul 15»
2
Parklife – Exploring the changing landscape of Queen Elizabeth …
... the park, which ranges from wild meadows of hollyhocks, ornamental onions and foxtail lilies to “wonderfully imperfect, English” black pines. «Newham Recorder, Jul 15»
3
Shock G of Digital Underground to perform at Foxtail Pool at SLS …
Shock G of Digital Underground will be performing at Foxtail Pool on July 18 as part of SLS Las Vegas explosive Summer Live Concert Series. «VegasNews.com, Jul 15»
4
Margaret Lauterbach: Let's consider noxious weeds - Idaho Statesman
It is not on the noxious weed list, and neither are hare barley, foxtail or squirreltail barley — all far more aggressively intrusive and more widely ... «The Idaho Statesman, Jul 15»
5
UFC Octagon model reports husband beat her, held her down
McGregor” on Saturday in the MGM Grand Garden Arena, then they're booked to appear as celebrity hosts Sunday at Foxtail Pool dayclub in ... «Las Vegas Review-Journal, Jul 15»
6
50 Cent Turns 40 at Drai's, DJ Mustard's On The Beat at Light
Grab your favorite caffeinated beverage and head to Foxtail Pool for an all-day bender that begins with a set by the Stafford Brothers. The super ... «Vegas Seven, Jul 15»
7
PAWS Pet of the Week: Captivating Foxy
Foxy has so much to offer in such a petite package! She was found in the under carriage of a car with a foxtail stuck in her eye – hence her ... «eCoronado.com, Jul 15»
8
Swan-neck plant blooms after 25 years
Also known as the foxtail or swan-neck Agave for the shape of its stem, called an inflorescence, it is native to central Mexico and like many ... «Timaru Herald, Jul 15»
9
Fires in Carefree highlight fire risk and importance of fire prevention
Buffelgrass, also known as African foxtail grass, is a non-native grass that was originally planted in Arizona to prevent soil erosion. This grass is ... «Foothills Focus, Jul 15»
10
Trigg still can't watch highlight clip
There are pool parties at LIQUID Pool Lounge and Foxtail on Thursday, featuring fighters and octagon girls. A charity bowling event at Brooklyn ... «Las Vegas Review-Journal, Jul 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Foxtail [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/foxtail>. May 2024 ».
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