Duckbill and Platypus

Duckbill

Duckbill noun - Small densely furred aquatic monotreme of Australia and Tasmania having a broad bill and tail and webbed feet; only species in the family Ornithorhynchidae.
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Synonyms for Duckbill

Platypus is a synonym for duckbill. In some cases you can use "Platypus" instead a noun "Duckbill".

Platypus

Platypus noun - Small densely furred aquatic monotreme of Australia and Tasmania having a broad bill and tail and webbed feet; only species in the family Ornithorhynchidae.
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Synonyms for Platypus

Duckbill is a synonym for platypus. You can use "Duckbill" instead a noun "Platypus". colloquial substitute

Both words in one sentence

  • Drill Mole Though it's combined with a ... duckbill ... for some reason, Duckbill Mole (Platypus, perhaps?) from Mega Man X: Command Mission is a drill fanatic.
    Source: Drill Mole
  • A Dog Named "Dog": The recurring cast members include a kiwi bird named Kiwi and a duck-billed platypus named Duckbill (though he goes by Bill).
  • Everything's Better with Platypi: The episode "Save That Junk" introduces recurring character Duckbill (Bill for short), a duck-billed platypus - as closely associated with Australian wildlife as koalas and kangaroos, so the series could hardly not have a platypus character.
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