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ecoduct.

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.

7 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈiːkəʊdʌkt/Received-Pronunciation/ˈikoʊˌdʌkt/General-American
  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.

    An ecoduct was installed above the road to help wildlife cross safely.
Where this word comes from

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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