ecoduct

== English == === Etymology === From eco- (prefix meaning ‘ecology; the environment’) +‎ (via)duct (“bridge with several spans that carries traffic over a valley or other obstacles”). === Pronunciation === (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈiːkəʊdʌkt/ (General American) IPA(key): /ˈikoʊˌdʌkt/ Hyphenation: eco‧duct === Noun === ecoduct (plural ecoducts) (ecology) 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. [from late 20th c.] Hypernym: wildlife crossing Coordinate terms: green bridge, mammal tunnel ==== Translations ==== === Further reading === wildlife crossing on Wikipedia.Wikipedia == Dutch == === Etymology === Compare French écoduc, English ecoduct. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˌeː.koːˈdʏkt/ Hyphenation: eco‧duct === Noun === ecoduct n (plural ecoducten, diminutive ecoductje n) wildlife crossing bridge (bridge-like structure allowing animals to cross roads) Synonym: wildwissel Hyponym: cerviduct