tailless
adjective
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adj
Etymology: From Middle English tailles, equivalent to tail + -less.
- Without a tail; not having a tail.
“Cavies are caviomorphs. Caviomorphs are tailless South American rodents that are characterized by having one pair of mammae (teats), four digits on the forefoot, and three digits on the hind foot, as well as special anatomical features of the head and jaws.”
“The Manx Rat: This tailless rat variety is usually smaller than the standard rat with front legs that are shorter than its hind legs.”