Meaning of uropygium in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˌjʊrəˈpɪdʒiəm/

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  1. Noun

    uropygium

    Etymology

    late 18th century: via medieval Latin from Greek ouropugion

    Definitions

    1. posterior part of a bird's body from which the tail feathers grow

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