PREEN GLAND
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Preen Gland.
Preen Gland - as a noun
Oil-secreting gland situated at the base of the tail in most birds
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
uropygial glandExample Sentences
"The preen gland in birds produces oil that they use to groom their feathers."
"The preen gland of a duck is located near its tail."
"The preen gland helps to keep a bird's feathers clean and waterproof."
"The preen gland secretes a waxy substance that birds spread across their feathers."
"The size of the preen gland varies among bird species."
