pig·tail 
(pĭgtāl′)
(pĭgtāl′)n.
1. A braid or ponytail, especially one of a pair worn one on each side of the head.
2. A short length of wire used to connect other wires to each other or to an electrical device.
3. A twisted roll of tobacco.
pigtail′ v.
pigtailed′ adj.