elaeodochon

noun

el·​ae·​od·​o·​chon

ˌelēˈädəˌkän

plural -s

: the oil gland of a bird situated near the base of the tail

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Greek elaiodochon, neuter of elaiodochos holding oil, from elaio- + dochos containing, able to hold

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