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Definition of armadillo

armadillo

/ˌɑːrməˈdɪloʊ/
ar · ma · dil · lo
Plural:armadillos
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• noun

1

A mainly nocturnal, burrowing mammal native to the Americas, uniquely characterized by a protective armor of overlapping leathery, bony plates covering its back and sides.

Example

"Startled by the approaching headlights, the nine-banded armadillo quickly scurried into the dense brush alongside the Texas highway."

• Rhymes for armadillo

• Nearby Words

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armature
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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Spanish 'armadillo', meaning 'little armored one', a diminutive of 'armado' (armed), which derives from the Latin 'armatus'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Armadillo. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/armadillo
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