spiny anteater Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a burrowing monotreme mammal covered with spines and having a long snout and claws for hunting ants and termites; native to New Guinea
    echidna; anteater.
  2. noun a burrowing monotreme mammal covered with spines and having a long snout and claws for hunting ants and termites; native to Australia
    echidna; anteater.

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