燕えん尾び服ふく

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Meanings

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

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The groom attended the ceremony wearing a tailcoat.

タキシード
燕尾服 is the tailcoat worn for the most formal evening events, while タキシード is a slightly less formal dinner jacket without tails.

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