Armadillo
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɑɹməˈdɪloʊ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Armadillo is a noun meaning Any of the burrowing mammals covered with bony, jointed, protective plates, families Dasypodidae and Chlamyphoridae in the order Cingulata, found in the Americas, especially in South America.
Meaning
Any of the burrowing mammals covered with bony, jointed, protective plates, families Dasypodidae and Chlamyphoridae in the order Cingulata, found in the Americas, especially in South America.
Example Sentences
The San Juan market is Mexico City's most famous deli of exotic meats, where an adventurous shopper can hunt down hard-to-find critters …. But the priciest items in the market aren't the armadillo steaks or even the bluefin tuna.
Word Forms
- armadillos
- armadilloes
Synonyms for armadillo
Depending on context, synonyms include quirquincho.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include tatou, apar, banded, idea, cingulate, tatouay.
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