What does platypus mean in Latin?

There is no Latin word for "platypus". The word "platypus" comes from Greek, meaning "flat foot".

Here's why:

* Platypus is a unique animal found only in Australia.

* Latin was the language of the Roman Empire, and Romans had no knowledge of Australia or the platypus.

* Greek was the language of ancient Greece, and the name "platypus" was given to the animal by scientists in the 18th century based on its flat, webbed feet.

So, while there is no Latin word for platypus, the name itself has Greek origins.