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uropygial gland
(encz) | uropygial gland, n: |
Uropygial gland
(gcide) | Uropygial \U`ro*pyg"i*al\, a. [See Uropygium.] (Anat.)
Of or pertaining to the uropygium, or prominence at the base
of the tail feathers, in birds.
[1913 Webster]
Uropygial gland, a peculiar sebaceous gland at the base of
the tail feathers in most birds. It secretes an oily fluid
which is spread over the feathers by preening.
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uropygial gland
(wn) | uropygial gland
n 1: oil-secreting gland situated at the base of the tail in
most birds [syn: uropygial gland, preen gland] |
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Uropygial gland
(gcide) | Uropygial \U`ro*pyg"i*al\, a. [See Uropygium.] (Anat.)
Of or pertaining to the uropygium, or prominence at the base
of the tail feathers, in birds.
[1913 Webster]
Uropygial gland, a peculiar sebaceous gland at the base of
the tail feathers in most birds. It secretes an oily fluid
which is spread over the feathers by preening.
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