Meaning of the word echidna in English

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echidna

US /iːˈkɪd.nə/
UK /iːˈkɪd.nə/
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Noun

1.

a spiny anteater, a monotreme mammal native to Australia and New Guinea, known for its distinctive spines and long snout

Example:
The echidna uses its long, sticky tongue to catch ants and termites.
Unlike most mammals, the echidna lays eggs.
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