"monotrematic" meaning in English

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Adjective

Etymology: From monotreme + -atic. Etymology templates: {{af|en|monotreme|-atic}} monotreme + -atic Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} monotrematic (not comparable)
  1. (rare) Relating to the monotremes. Tags: not-comparable, rare
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