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When one may have studied fish tail? (6,4)

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school term

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This clue might be a double definition.

'when one may' is the first definition.
The answer and definition can be both related to time as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'studied fish tail?' is the second definition.
The definition and answer can be both related to time as well as being singular nouns.
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'have' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for school term that I've seen before include "when one was younger and in form" , "Summer, perhaps" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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