uropygium

English

Etymology

Mediaeval Latin, from Ancient Greek οὐροπύγιον (ouropúgion, “tail feathers”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /jʊəɹəˈpɪd͡ʒɪəm/

Noun

uropygium (plural uropygia)

  1. The posterior part of a bird's body from which the tailfeathers grow.

Derived terms
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