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ecoduct

noun
/ˈiːkəʊdʌkt/UK/ˈikoʊˌdʌkt/US

Etymology

From eco- (prefix meaning ‘ecology; the environment’) + (via)duct (“bridge with several spans that carries traffic over a valley or other obstacles”).

  1. derived from via — “highway; road”
  2. formed as ecoduct — “eco- + viaduct”

Definitions

  1. A type of wildlife crossing in the form of a bridge or tunnel, usually covered with…

    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.

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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA