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pigtail
noun pig·tail \-ˌtāl\
Definition of PIGTAIL
1
: tobacco in small twisted strands or rolls
2
: a tight braid of hair
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First Known Use of PIGTAIL
1688
Rhymes with PIGTAIL
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PIGTAIL Defined for Kids
pigtail
noun pig·tail \ˈpig-ˌtāl\
Definition of PIGTAIL for Kids
: a tight braid of hair
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