What is another word for platypuses?

Pronunciation: [plˈatɪpjˌuːsɪz] (IPA)

Platypuses are unique, egg-laying mammals found in eastern Australia, known for their distinctive bills and webbed feet. If you're tired of using the word 'platypuses', there are a number of synonyms you can use to describe these fascinating creatures. Some popular options include 'duck-billed platypuses', which refers to their distinctive bills, or 'water moles', a nod to their burrowing habits and aquatic lifestyle. Other synonyms for platypuses include 'duckmole', 'ornithorhynchus', 'perry', 'platy', and 'platypus duck'. Each of these synonyms provides a fun and interesting way to describe these unusual creatures, helping you to expand your vocabulary and bring a little extra variety to your writing or conversation.

What are the hypernyms for Platypuses?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Platypuses

It has a bill like a duck; five toes with claws and webbed feet; it is covered with thick glossy fur like a seal; it has cheek pouches like a monkey to keep it's food in; it lays two eggs, its voice resembles that of a young puppy, and the young platypuses play like puppies; it lives in rivers and makes burrows often 20 or 30 feet long; it feeds upon water insects, shell fish, etc.
"Cole's Funny Picture Book No. 1"
Edward William Cole

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