Salt-gland definition

Any of various glands in a plant or animal that excretes a concentrated salt solution.

noun

Any of various glands in a plant or animal that excretes a concentrated salt solution.

noun

A specialized gland, located near the eyes or nose of certain marine animals that secretes a liquid having a high salt content; it enables the animal to drink seawater without having to eliminate the excess salt through the kidneys.

noun

Other Word Forms

Singular:

salt-gland

Plural:

salt glands