ecoduct

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

eco- +‎ (via)duct

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈiːkəʊˌdʌkt/
  • Audio (Southern England)(file)

Noun[edit]

ecoduct (plural ecoducts)

  1. A wildlife crossing bridge or tunnel, allowing animals to cross roads; usually covered with turf and foliage.
    An ecoduct was installed above the road to help wildlife cross safely.

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Dutch[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Compare French écoduc, English ecoduct.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˌeː.koːˈdʏkt/
  • Audio(file)
  • Hyphenation: eco‧duct

Noun[edit]

ecoduct n (plural ecoducten, diminutive ecoductje n)

  1. wildlife crossing bridge (bridge-like structure allowing animals to cross roads)
    Synonym: wildwissel
    Hyponym: cerviduct
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