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platypus
noun
platy·pus
ˈpla-ti-pəs 
-ˌpu̇s
-ˌpu̇s
plural platypuses also platypi
ˈpla-ti-ˌpī
-ˌpē
: a small carnivorous aquatic monotreme mammal (Ornithorhynchus anatinus) of eastern Australia and Tasmania that has a fleshy bill resembling that of a duck, dense fur, webbed feet, and a broad flattened tail
called also duck-billed platypus
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Their pet platypus, Perry (Dee Bradley Baker), who continues his double life as the suave Agent P, who's always one step ahead of Dr. Doofenshmirtz (Dan Povenmire), the bumbling evil scientist trying to take over the Tri-State Area.
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EW.com, 7 June 2025
Meanwhile, Candace is more determined than ever to finally bust her little brothers, while their pet platypus, Perry, continues to lead a double life as the suave Agent P. on a mission is to thwart evil.
—Devonne Goode, Parents, 5 June 2025
The siblings are accompanied by their pet platypus Perry (Dee Bradley Baker), who turns out to be a secret agent battling the evil Dr. Heinz Doofenshmirtz (Dan Povenmire).
—Christopher Rudolph, People.com, 5 June 2025
While the amphibious platypus spends much of its time in water, the echidna—also known as the spiny anteater—makes its home on land.
—Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 May 2025
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EW.com, 7 June 2025
Meanwhile, Candace is more determined than ever to finally bust her little brothers, while their pet platypus, Perry, continues to lead a double life as the suave Agent P. on a mission is to thwart evil.
—Devonne Goode, Parents, 5 June 2025
The siblings are accompanied by their pet platypus Perry (Dee Bradley Baker), who turns out to be a secret agent battling the evil Dr. Heinz Doofenshmirtz (Dan Povenmire).
—Christopher Rudolph, People.com, 5 June 2025
While the amphibious platypus spends much of its time in water, the echidna—also known as the spiny anteater—makes its home on land.
—Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 May 2025
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“Platypus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/platypus. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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platypus
noun
platy·pus
ˈplat-i-pəs
-ˌpu̇s
-ˌpu̇s
plural platypuses also platypi
-ˌpī
-ˌpē
: a small water-dwelling egg-laying mammal of eastern Australia and Tasmania with a fleshy bill resembling that of a duck, webbed feet, and a broad flattened tail
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