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Definition of Uropygium

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

Definition of Uropygium

1. n. 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.

2. n. 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.

Definition of Uropygium

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

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Definition of Uropygium

1. the hump from which a bird's tail feathers grow [n -GIA or -GIUMS]

Medical Definition of Uropygium

1. 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. Origin: NL, fr. Gr, (corrupted form); the end of the os sacrum + rump. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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