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Definition of wrytail

: a tail twisted to one side specifically : a genetic variation in domestic cattle in which the base of the tail is distorted and the tail partially turned to right or left

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History and Etymology for wrytail

wry entry 2 + tail

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“Wrytail.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wrytail. Accessed 24 Sep. 2021.

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