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platypusary

noun

  1. an enclosure or building in which platypuses are kept, especially under conditions simulating those in which they live in the wild
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Pronunciation: /ˈplætɪpʊsəɹi/

noun

Etymology: From platypus + -ary, coined by Australian naturalist Henry Burrell (1873–1945), the first person who succeeded in constructing a functioning platypusary.

  1. A place where platypuses are nurtured.

    “It was Mr. Harry Burrell, of Sydney, who first designed an intricate model home for the platypus and coined for it the obviously suitable name of "Platypusary".”

    “When building "platypusaries" in zoos and sanctuaries it is essential to ensure that man-made tunnels are tight-fitting.”