
Echidna
UK
/ɪˈkɪdnə/
US
/ɪˈkɪdnə/

Translation of "echidna" into Russian
echidna
NounUK
/ɪˈkɪdnə/
US
/ɪˈkɪdnə/
echidna
echidnas pl
echidnae pl
The echidna is a unique mammal found in Australia.
Ехидна - это уникальное млекопитающее, обитающее в Австралии.
Definitions
echidna
NounUK
/ɪˈkɪdnə/
US
/ɪˈkɪdnə/
A spiny, egg-laying mammal native to Australia and New Guinea, also known as a spiny anteater, characterized by its long snout and tongue used for catching ants and termites.
The echidna is one of the few mammals that lay eggs.
echidna
AdjectiveUK
/ɪˈkɪdnə/
US
/ɪˈkɪdnə/
Relating to, resembling, or characteristic of an echidna.
The researcher examined the echidna spines under a microscope.
Echidna
Proper nounIn Greek mythology, a monster who is half woman and half serpent and the mother of many other monsters.
According to the myth, Echidna and Typhon gave birth to the Chimera.
Idioms and phrases
spiny echidna
The spiny echidna is native to Australia and New Guinea.
игольчатая ехидна
Игольчатая ехидна обитает в Австралии и Новой Гвинее.
short-beaked echidna
The short-beaked echidna feeds mainly on ants and termites.
коротконосая ехидна
Коротконосая ехидна питается в основном муравьями и термитами.
echidna habitat
Scientists are studying the echidna habitat to understand their behavioral patterns.
среда обитания ехидны
Учёные изучают среду обитания ехидны, чтобы понять их поведение.
echidna egg
The echidna egg is leathery and incubated in the mother's pouch.
яйцо ехидны
Яйцо ехидны кожистое и вынашивается в сумке матери.
echidna population
Conservationists are concerned about the declining echidna population.
популяция ехидн
Экологи обеспокоены сокращением популяции ехидн.