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Definitions for Armadillo
[1] any of several burrowing, chiefly nocturnal mammals constituting the family Dasypodidae, ranging from the southern U.S. through South America, having strong claws and a jointed protective covering of bony plates: used in certain areas for food.
[2] any edentate mammal of the family Dasypodidae of Central and South America and S North America, such as Priodontes giganteus (giant armadillo ). They are burrowing animals, with peglike rootless teeth and a covering of strong horny plates over most of the body
[3] fairy armadillo another name for pichiciego
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arm-wrestle, arm., armada, armada chest, armada, spanish, armadillo, armageddon, armagh, armagnac, armalite, armament
Origin of Armadillo
1570–80; < Spanish, equivalent to armad(o ) armed (< Latin armātus; see arm2, -ate1) + -illo < Latin -illus diminutive suffix
Word origin for Armadillo
C16: from Spanish, diminutive of armado armed (man), from Latin armātus armed; compare armada