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Uropygial Gland
see synonyms of uropygial glandNoun
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Uropygial Gland
see synonyms of uropygial glandnoun
a gland, situated at the base of the tail in most birds, that secretes oil used in preening
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Uropygial Gland
see synonyms of uropygial gland a large gland located at the base of the tail in most birds, that secretes an oil used in preening
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Uropygial Gland
see synonyms of uropygial glandn.
A large gland at the base of a bird's tail that secretes an oil used in preening. Also called oil gland.
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