# ozadene

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. A defensive gland present in some arthropods, which secretes a foul-smelling substance to discourage predators.

## Etymology
From Ancient Greek ὄζω (ózō, “I smell”).

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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