u·ro·py·gi·um (y r  -p  j -m, -p j-)n. The posterior part of a bird's body, from which the tail feathers grow. [New Latin  ropygium, from Greek ouropugion : ouro-, tail; see uro-2 + pug, rump.]u ro·pygi·al (-l) adj. |
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