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noun
A secretory organ, at the base of a bird's tail, that secretes the oil used in preening.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
oil-secreting gland situated at the base of the tail in most birds
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: preen gland
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: oil gland
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