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armadillo

/ˈɑrmədɪloʊ/ noun · British & US
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What does armadillo mean?

noun

A small, burrowing mammal with a protective shell, found in the Americas. It has a long snout, powerful claws, and a distinctive rolling gait.

Example

"The armadillo dug a complex network of tunnels in the desert."

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