Meaning ofswallowtailin English

Noun

1. a forked tail (of a bird); distinctive shape
   The swallowtail shape of the bird's tail is very distinctive.
2. a burgee or flag with forked end
   The sailor raised the swallowtail flag to signal their arrival.
3. a type of coat with long tails
   The gentleman wore a swallowtail coat to the formal event.
4. butterflies with hindwing extensions
   The naturalist studied the swallowtail butterflies in their habitat.