: a small carnivorous aquatic monotreme mammal (Ornithorhynchus anatinus) of eastern Australia and Tasmania that has a fleshy bill resembling that of a duck, dense fur, webbed feet, and a broad flattened tail
called alsoduck-billed platypus
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The long-beaked echidna is one of just five egg-laying mammals in existence today, including the platypus and two other species of modern echidna, the researchers said.—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 12 June 2025 Their pet platypus, Perry (Dee Bradley Baker), who continues his double life as the suave Agent P, who's always one step ahead of Dr. Doofenshmirtz (Dan Povenmire), the bumbling evil scientist trying to take over the Tri-State Area.—EW.com, 7 June 2025 Meanwhile, Candace is more determined than ever to finally bust her little brothers, while their pet platypus, Perry, continues to lead a double life as the suave Agent P. on a mission is to thwart evil.—Devonne Goode, Parents, 5 June 2025 The siblings are accompanied by their pet platypus Perry (Dee Bradley Baker), who turns out to be a secret agent battling the evil Dr. Heinz Doofenshmirtz (Dan Povenmire).—Christopher Rudolph, People.com, 5 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for platypus
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New Latin, from Greek platypous flat-footed, from platys broad, flat + pous foot — more at place, foot
: a small water-dwelling egg-laying mammal of eastern Australia and Tasmania with a fleshy bill resembling that of a duck, webbed feet, and a broad flattened tail
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