ecoduct

eco- +‎ (via)duct

• IPA^(key): /ˈiːkəʊˌdʌkt/

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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.

• green bridge
• mammal tunnel
• wildlife viaduct

Compare French écoduc, English ecoduct.

• IPA^(key): /ˌeː.koːˈdʏkt/

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• Hyphenation: eco‧duct

ecoduct n (plural ecoducten, diminutive ecoductje n)

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

   Synonym: wildwissel

   Hyponym: cerviduct