What does "ecoduct" mean?

A type of wildlife crossing in the form of a bridge or tunnel, usually covered with foliage and turf, which animals may use to cross roads without the risk of being hit by vehicles; a wildlife viaduct.

How do you pronounce "ecoduct"?

Pronounced //ˈiːkəʊdʌkt//.

Ecoduct

//ˈiːkəʊdʌkt// noun

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Noun

1
A type of wildlife crossing in the form of a bridge or tunnel, usually covered with foliage and turf, which animals may use to cross roads without the risk of being hit by vehicles; a wildlife viaduct.
"An ecoduct was installed above the road to help wildlife cross safely."

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"An ecoduct was installed above the road to help wildlife cross safely."

Etymology

From eco- (prefix meaning ‘ecology; the environment’) + (via)duct (“bridge with several spans that carries traffic over a valley or other obstacles”).

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