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Noun: uropygial gland
  1. Oil-secreting gland situated at the base of the tail in most birds
    - preen gland

Derived forms: uropygial glands

Type of: oil gland

Part of: bird, birdie [informal]

Encyclopedia: Uropygial gland

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