duckbill

[ duhk-bil ]

noun

1. platypus.

Word History and Origins

Origin of duckbill¹

First recorded in 1550–60; duck ¹ + bill ²

Example Sentences

He can walk, swim or burrow and (so we have heard) His wife, Mrs. Duckbill, lays eggs like a bird.

From Project Gutenberg

When fully grown the duckbill is about eighteen inches long from the end of the snout to the tip of the tail.

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A message brought Dan, who first disdained to take Duckbill seriously.

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Master Duckbill is a skillful burrower and makes long tunnels in the earth with his strong claws.

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To look at Master Duckbill, you would not think he is so active: and he is so strong that you could not hold him in your hands.

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