1. Oil-secreting gland situated at the base of the tail in most birds
   - uropygial gland

Derived forms: preen glands

Type of: oil gland

Part of: bird

Encyclopedia: Preen gland

• Ceroxylon andicola
• cert
• cleanliness
• cleanly
• cleanness
• cleanse
• cleanser
• cleansing
• cleansing agent
• Cleanthes
• cleanup
• cleanup position
• cleanup spot
• clear
• clear and present danger
• clear away
• clear liquid diet
• clear off
• clear out
• clear sailing
• clear the air
• clear the decks
• clear the throat
• clear up
• clear-air turbulence