platypodes

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/plæˈtɪpədiːz//pləˈtɪpədiːz/nonstandard/ˈplætɪpoʊdz/

A form of platypus — A semiaquatic monotreme from eastern Australia with a bill resembling that of a duck, that has a mole-like body, a tail resembling that of a beaver, a waterproof pelt, and flat webbed feet (Ornithorhynchus anatinus).

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralrareplural of platypus

    You just like Darwin because of its mascot: you're fond of platypodes.

    2005, Andrew Arensburger, “Kansas: Board member Morris: Evolution a 'fairy tale'”, in talk.origins (Usenet)
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    At first I thought it was the same theme, beavers and platypodes being related (catoonishly, if not biologically).

    1999, Plato, “BRAIN for March 19”, in alt.tv.animaniacs.pinky-brain (Usenet)

    Anyway, kangaroos evolved here, as did platypodes and a whole bunch of other birds and animals and fish and plants. Murray Cod. Emu. Macadamias.

    2001, Peter Mackay, “Native Animal Recipes?”, in canb.general (Usenet)
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