pimpleback

/ˈpɪmpəlbeɪk/

Definitions

1. noun

A spot on the back of a bird’s neck where oil is secreted from the skin to waterproof the bird’s feathers.

“The bird’s pimpleback glistened in the sunlight, reflecting its vibrant plumage.”

Synonyms

  • preen gland
  • uropygial gland