uropygial gland

/ˌjʊrəˈpɪʤiəl/
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Definitions of uropygial gland
  1. noun
    oil-secreting gland situated at the base of the tail in most birds
    synonyms: preen gland
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    type of:
    oil gland
    a gland that secretes oil
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