Synonyms of platypus
6 similar words
Another word for platypus is duck-billed platypus. Other synonyms of platypus are duckbill, duckmole, mallangong, tambreet and water mole.
Synonyms and similar words for platypus
nounA semiaquatic monotreme from eastern Australia with a bill resembling that of a duck, that has a...
- duck-billed platypusThe platypus.
- duckbillThe duck-billed platypus.
- duckmoleSynonym of platypus.
- mallangongThe platypus.
- tambreetThe platypus.
- water molePlatypus (Ornithorhynchus anatinus).
Meaning of platypus
- noun 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).
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Questions about synonyms of platypus
- What is another word for platypus?
- Platypus has 6 synonyms on Word.ws, such as duck-billed platypus, duckbill, duckmole, mallangong, tambreet and water mole.
- What does platypus mean?
- Platypus means 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).
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