spiny anteater

American  

noun

1. echidna.

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spiny anteater British  

noun

1. another name for echidna

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Etymology

Origin of spiny anteater

First recorded in 1820–30

Example Sentences

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