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duckbill

/ˈdʌk.bɪl/

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noun

/ˈdʌk.bɪl/C1formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее либо примитивную рыбу из долины Миссисипи с длинным веслообразным рылом, либо небольшого, густошёрстного водного однопроходного из Австралии и Тасмании с широким клювом, хвостом и перепончатыми лапами.

A noun referring to either a primitive fish of the Mississippi valley with a long paddle-shaped snout, or a small, densely furred aquatic monotreme of Australia and Tasmania with a broad bill and tail and webbed feet.

  1. C1formalamerican

    A primitive fish from the Mississippi valley, characterized by a long, paddle-shaped snout.

    ruПримитивная рыба

    • The duckbill is a rare species found in the Mississippi valley.
    • Scientists studied the duckbill's unique paddle-shaped snout.
    • The duckbill's habitat is threatened by pollution.

    Synonymspaddlefishspoonbill

  2. PlatypusB2formal

    A small, densely furred aquatic monotreme native to Australia and Tasmania, with a broad bill and tail and webbed feet. It is the only species in the family Ornithorhynchidae.

    ruУтконос

    • The duckbill, or platypus, is one of the few egg-laying mammals.
    • Duckbills are known for their unique appearance and venomous spurs.
    • The duckbill's webbed feet make it an excellent swimmer.

    Synonymsduck-billed platypusplatypus

Forms
  • duckbills plural form
  • duckbills' possessive plural form
  • duckbill's possessive singular form