Meaning ofmonotremein English

Noun

1. egg-laying mammal with a cloaca
   The platypus is a well-known monotreme that lives in Australia.
2. mammal that lays eggs; single orifice for digestion and reproduction
   Monotremes have a unique reproductive system that involves laying eggs.
3. a platypus or echidna; unique reproductive system
   Echidnas are also monotremes with a distinctive appearance and habits.