duck mole

English

noun
Definitions
  • (archaic) The platypus.

Etymology

Compound from English duck (a tightly woven fabric, canvas) + English mole (massive structure used as a breakwater pier).

Origin

English

mole

Gloss

massive structure used as a breakwater pier

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