What is the meaning of echidna?

noun

  • A burrowing monotreme mammal covered with spines and having a long snout and claws for hunting ants and termites; native to New Guinea.
  • A burrowing monotreme mammal covered with spines and having a long snout and claws for hunting ants and termites; native to Australia.
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