uropygial gland en · NOUN
Meanings
- A secretory organ, at the base of a bird's tail, that secretes the oil used in preening.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| uropygial glands | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (7)
pt glândula uropigiana (secretory organ) · nb gumpkjertel (secretory organ) · fi uropygiaalirauhanen (secretory organ) · fi rasvarauhanen (secretory organ) · nci tletl (secretory organ) · it uropigio (secretory organ) · eo uropiga glando (secretory organ)