armadillo
word
/ˌɑɹməˈdɪɫoʊ/
ar-muh-DI-loh
/ˌɑːmɐdˈɪləʊ/
ah-muh-DI-loh
Definition
An armadillo is a small mammal with a hard, protective shell made of bony plates. It usually lives in warm areas and can curl into a ball for protection.
Usage & Nuances
The word 'armadillo' is mainly used in scientific or wildlife contexts, and rarely in everyday conversation unless discussing animals or nature. It is a specific animal native to the Americas.
Spanish: armadillo - tatúPortuguese (BR): tatuPortuguese (PT): tatuChinese (Simplified): 犰狳Chinese (Traditional): 犰狳Hindi: आर्माडिल्लोArabic: أرماديلوBengali: আর্মাডিলোRussian: броненосецJapanese: アルマジロVietnamese: tatuKorean: 아르마딜로Turkish: armatilloUrdu: آرماڈیلوIndonesian: armadillo
Example Sentences
I saw an armadillo in the zoo yesterday.
basic
Armadillos live in warm places like South America.
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Kids love watching the armadillo slowly walk across the exhibit.
natural
The armadillo has a hard shell to protect itself.
basic
If an armadillo feels threatened, it curls up into a tight ball.
natural
Some people think an armadillo's shell looks like armor.
natural