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10 Language-to-English Dictionariesडक-बिल वाला प्लैटिपस
Pronunciation / Transliteration: Dak-bil wala platypus
"डक-बिल वाला प्लैटिपस एक अनोखा जीव है।"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
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A semiaquatic egg-laying mammal native to Australia, characterized by a duck-like bill, webbed feet, and a flat tail.
"The duck-billed platypus is known for its unique ability to produce venom." - 2
A member of the monotreme family, which are mammals that lay eggs rather than giving birth to live young.
"Scientists study the duck-billed platypus to understand more about the evolution of mammals."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'platypus' originates from the Greek word 'platupous', meaning 'flat-footed'. The 'duck-billed' descriptor refers to its distinctive bill resembling that of a duck. The word 'platypus' was first used in the early 19th century, reflecting the animal's unique characteristics as a mammal that lays eggs.
Which of the following is the closest synonym for "Duck-Billed-Platypus"?
10 Global Lexicons: How "Duck-Billed-Platypus" is said worldwide
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Transliteration: ornithorynque
"L'ornithorynque est un animal fascinant."
Schnabeltier
Transliteration: Schnabeltier
"Das Schnabeltier ist ein einzigartiges Tier."
ornitorinco
Transliteration: ornitorinco
"L'ornitorinco è un mammifero molto particolare."
ornitorrinco
Transliteration: ornitorrinco
"El ornitorrinco es un animal muy curioso."
ornitorrinco
Transliteration: ornitorrinco
"O ornitorrinco é um animal fascinante."
डक-बिल वाला प्लैटिपस
Transliteration: Dak-bil wala platypus
"डक-बिल वाला प्लैटिपस एक अनोखा जीव है।"
鸭嘴兽
Transliteration: yā zuǐ shòu
"鸭嘴兽是一种非常独特的动物。"
오리너구리
Transliteration: orin-eoguri
"오리너구리는 매우 독특한 동물입니다."
カモノハシ
Transliteration: kamonohashi
"カモノハシは非常にユニークな動物です。"
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