platypus

Meaning

A semiaquatic monotreme from eastern Australia with a bill resembling that of a duck, that has a mole-like body, a tail resembling that of a beaver, a waterproof pelt, and flat webbed feet (Ornithorhynchus anatinus).

Synonyms

duckbill

duck-billed platypus

duckbilled platypus

duck-bill

Ornithorhynchus anatinus

ornithorhyncus

plantigrade

ornithorhynchus

duckmole

Ornithorhynchus

Translations

ornithorynque

Schnabeltier

ornitorrinco

ornitorinco

ornitorrinco

vogelbekdier

خلد الماء

πλατύπους

ornitorenk

ornitorinc

gagalı memeli

platypus

Ornithorhynchus anatinus

ornitorrinc

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈplætɪpəs/

Etymology

From New Latin Platypus (originally a genus name already in use for a type of beetle), from Ancient Greek πλατύπους (platúpous, “flat-footed”), from πλατύς (platús, “flat”) + πούς (poús, “foot”). Piecewise doublet of flatfoot.

Sentences

The bizarre presentation involving thirteen ducks , an iguana and a platypus changed the mood somewhat .