ecoduct

English

Etymology

eco- +‎ (via)duct

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈiːkəʊˌdʌkt/

• Audio (Southern England):

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Noun

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.

Related terms

• green bridge
• mammal tunnel
• wildlife viaduct

Dutch

Etymology

Compare French écoduc, English ecoduct.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˌeː.koːˈdʏkt/

• Audio:

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• Hyphenation: eco‧duct

Noun

ecoduct n (plural ecoducten, diminutive ecoductje n)

1. wildlife crossing bridge (bridge-like structure allowing animals to cross roads)

   Synonym: wildwissel

   Hyponym: cerviduct