duckbill

• Nom désignant soit un poisson primitif de la vallée du Mississippi au museau long en forme de pagaie, soit un petit mammifère aquatique à fourrure dense, originaire d'Australie et de Tasmanie, doté d'un large bec, d'une queue et de pattes palmées.

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.

   Poisson spatule du Mississippi

   • 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.

   Synonymespaddlefishspoonbill

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.

   ornithorynque

   • 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.

   Synonymesduck-billed platypusplatypus