Duckmole

noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Synonym of platypus. rare

    "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."

Example

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"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."

Etymology

From duck + mole.

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