Duckbill (Noun)

Meaning ¹

Primitive fish of the Mississippi valley having a long paddle-shaped snout.

Classification

Nouns denoting animals.

Synonyms

• Polyodon Spathula
• Paddlefish

Hypernyms

• Ganoid

Meaning ²

Small densely furred aquatic monotreme of Australia and Tasmania having a broad bill and tail and webbed feet; only species in the family Ornithorhynchidae.

Classification

Nouns denoting animals.

Synonyms

• Ornithorhynchus Anatinus
• Duck-billed Platypus
• Platypus
• Duckbilled Platypus

Hypernyms

• Monotreme