1 uropygium | Definition of uropygium

uropygium

noun
uro·​py·​gi·​um | \ ËŒyu̇r-É™-ˈpÄ«-jÄ“-É™m How to pronounce uropygium (audio) \

Definition of uropygium

: the fleshy and bony prominence at the posterior extremity of a bird's body that supports the tail feathers

First Known Use of uropygium

1771, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for uropygium

New Latin, from Greek ouropygion, from ouro- ur- entry 2 + pygē rump

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