English Explanatory Dictionary

ecoduct

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A type of wildlife crossing in the form of a bridge or tunnel, usually covered with foliage and turf, which animals may use to cross roads without the risk of being hit by vehicles; a wildlife viaduct.

Pronunciation

/ˈiːkəʊdʌkt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-ecoduct.wav /ˈikoʊˌdʌkt/

Word forms

ecoduct ecoducts

Etymology

From eco- (prefix meaning ‘ecology; the environment’) + (via)duct (“bridge with several spans that carries traffic over a valley or other obstacles”).

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