Meaning of the word monotreme in English
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monotreme
US /ˈmɑːn.ə.triːm/
UK /ˈmɒn.ə.triːm/
Noun
a primitive mammal that lays large yolky eggs and has a pouch for the young (e.g., platypus, echidna)
Example:
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The platypus is a fascinating example of a monotreme.
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Echidnas are also classified as monotremes.
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