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duckmole

duckmole noun: synonym of platypus.

Noun

duckmole (plural duckmoles)

  1. (rare) Synonym of platypus.
    • We can form a fairly clear idea from the duckmole and the kangaroo how the whole class of mammals have arisen from reptiles, but when we turn to geology we find the case greatly strengthened.1906, Dennis Hird, A Picture Book of Evolution, volume 1, page 147
    • “Duckmoles? I never heard of them.” His fleshy bill was the same shape as a duck's, but with comblike ridges inside the bottom half. “May I pick you up?” He nodded. “Mind the spurs on my hind feet, though. I've poison in them.”2009, Tamora Pierce, The Realms of the Gods, page 39
    Synonyms:
    platypus

Synonyms of duckmole

Forms of duckmole

pluralduckmoles

Origin of duckmole

From duck + mole.

Questions about duckmole

What does duckmole mean?
Duckmole means synonym of platypus.
What part of speech is duckmole?
Duckmole is a noun.
What is the plural of duckmole?
The plural of duckmole is duckmoles.

Words near duckmole in the dictionary

  1. Duckmans
  2. Duckmantian
  3. Duckmanton
  4. duckmeat
  5. duckmen
  6. duckmole
  7. duckmoles
  8. duckness
  9. duckpin
  10. duckpins
  11. duckpond

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