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platypus

/plætɪpəs/ noun · British & US
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What does platypus mean?

noun

A duck-billed, egg-laying mammal native to eastern Australia, characterized by a bill, a tail, and webbed feet. It is one of the few venomous mammals.

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"The platypus is a unique creature that has fascinated scientists and the general public alike."

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