燕えん尾び服ふく

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Meanings

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noun

clothing

A formal men's coat with a long back divided into two tails, worn for very formal occasions such as weddings or ceremonies.

swallow (bird)

尾tail, end, counter for fish

服clothing, admit, obey

タキシード
タキシード is a tuxedo, which is less formal and has a shorter jacket without tails, while 燕尾服 is a tailcoat with long tails at the back.
モーニングコート
モーニングコート is a morning coat, worn for daytime formal events, while 燕尾服 is evening formal wear.

From 燕尾 (swallowtail) + 服 (clothing), referring to the split tail resembling a swallow's tail.