beavertail

== English == === Alternative forms === beaver tail, beaver-tail === Etymology === From beaver +‎ tail. === Noun === beavertail (plural beavertails) (Canada, US) Any object like a beaver's tail, oval or tear-drop in plan, usually broad and flat; usually beaver-tail. (Canada, US) A fried-dough pastry of such shape; usually beaver tail or Beaver Tail. Coordinate term: elephant ear A species of prickly pear cactus, Opuntia basilaris. A gun grip of such shape. The tail of a beaver. ==== Translations ==== === References === beavertail on Wikipedia.Wikipedia Category:Opuntia basilaris on Wikimedia Commons.Wikimedia Commons Opuntia basilaris on Wikispecies.Wikispecies