Ahäntä

Ahäntä is a Finnish word that translates to "tail" in English. It is commonly used to refer to the posterior appendage of an animal, such as the tail of a dog, cat, or fox. The word can also be used metaphorically to describe something that follows or trails behind, like a train of a dress or a queue of people. In some contexts, ahäntä can also refer to a pigtail or braid of hair. The specific usage often depends on the context in which the word is employed. For instance, in zoology, it strictly denotes an animal's tail, while in everyday language, its application can be more flexible.