Defn: One who swallows; also, a glutton. Tatler.
SWALLOWFISH
Swal"low*fish`, n. (Zoöl.)
Defn: The European sapphirine gurnard (Trigla hirundo). It has large pectoral fins.
SWALLOWTAIL
Swal"low*tail`, n.
1. (Carp.)
Defn: A kind of tenon or tongue used in making joints. See Dovetail.
2. (Bot.)
Defn: A species of willow.
3. (Fort.)
Defn: An outwork with converging sides, its head or front forming a reëntrant angle; — so called from its form. Called also priestcap.