What does uropygium mean?
Definitions for uropygium
ˌyʊər əˈpɪdʒ i əmuropy·gium
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Princeton's WordNet
uropygiumnoun
posterior part of a bird's body from which the tail feathers grow
Wiktionary
uropygiumnoun
The posterior part of a bird's body from which the tail feathers grow
Etymology: Mediaeval Latin, from (ouropugion) "tail feathers".
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uropygium
Pygostyle describes a skeletal condition in which the final few caudal vertebrae are fused into a single ossification, supporting the tail feathers and musculature. In modern birds, the rectrices attach to these. The pygostyle is the main component of the uropygium, a structure colloquially known as the bishop's nose, parson's nose, pope's nose, or sultan's nose. This is the fleshy protuberance visible at the posterior end of a bird (most commonly a chicken or turkey) that has been dressed for cooking. It has a swollen appearance because it also contains the uropygial gland that produces preen oil.
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uropygium
The uropygium, also known as the preen gland or oil gland, is a gland found near the base of the tail in most bird species. It secretes an oily substance that birds use for preening their feathers to maintain their water resistance and insulating properties.
Webster Dictionary
Uropygiumnoun
the prominence at the posterior extremity of a bird's body, which supports the feathers of the tail; the rump; -- sometimes called pope's nose
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Uropygium
ū-rō-pij′i-um, n. the rump in birds.—adj. Uropyg′ial. [Gr. orrhos, rump, pygē, buttocks.]
Entomology
Uropygium
the ovipositor when it is a mere extension of the abdominal segments.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of uropygium in Chaldean Numerology is: 2
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of uropygium in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1
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