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

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

But one branch of mammals doesn’t suckle: the egg-laying monotremes, which include today’s platypus and echidna, or spiny anteater.

From Science Magazine

They had to resolve naming issues—sometimes a species would have multiple names, and at one point a spiny anteater shared the same moniker with a moray eel, confusing the computers.

From Science Magazine