Meaning Of The Word Uropygium

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uropygium in American English
the hump at the rear extremity of a bird's body, from which the tail feathers grow
noun: the projecting terminal portion of a bird's body, from which the tail feathers spring

uropygium in British English
noun: the hindmost part of a bird's body, from which the tail feathers grow

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