spiny anteater
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of spiny anteater
First recorded in 1820–30
Example Sentences
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For them, one of the first flashes of hope was the welcomed reappearance of a beloved resident echidna, or spiny anteater, named Enchilada.
From Washington Post ● Mar. 18, 2021
Back at Australia Zoo, Robert contends with a tiny bird with a huge attitude, while Bindi has her hands full bathing 3 Foot, a spiny anteater with skin allergies and a touchy temperament.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 8, 2019
These include the duck-billed platypus and spiny anteater.
From Slate ● Sep. 30, 2011
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