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tachyglossa
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tachyglossa, n. pl. [NL., fr. Gr. tachy`s quick + glw^ssa tongue.].
A division of monotremes which comprises the spiny ant-eaters of Australia and New Guinea. See Illust. under Echidna. [1913 Webster]
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