armadillo
Any of the burrowing mammals in the families Dasypodidae, Chlamyphoridae, Tolypeutidae…Any of the burrowing mammals in the families Dasypodidae, Chlamyphoridae, Tolypeutidae and Euphractidae in the order Cingulata, found in the Americas, especially South America, and covered with bony, jointed protective plates.
» The armadillo quickly disappeared in the darkness.
Meaning
1 sensesAny of the burrowing mammals in the families Dasypodidae, Chlamyphoridae, Tolypeutidae and Euphractidae in the order Cingulata, found in the Americas, especially South America, and covered with bony, jointed protective plates.
Gürteltier, Armadill
бронено́сецbronenósec
бронено́сецьbronenósecʹ
- burrowing chiefly nocturnal mammal with body covered with strong horny plates
Examples
7 sentencesThe armadillo quickly disappeared in the darkness.
What order of mammals do armadillos belong to?
ruК какому отряду млекопитающих относятся броненосцы? — marafon
To which order of mammals do armadillos belong?
ruК какому отряду млекопитающих относятся броненосцы? — marafon
It acquired the name "armadillo" thanks to the armor that covers its back.
ruСвоё название броненосец получил благодаря броне, которая покрывает его спину. — paul_lingvo
Armadillos are related to anteaters and sloths.
Translations
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Origin
Borrowed from Spanish armadillo, diminutive of armado (“armored”), in reference to its proBorrowed from Spanish armadillo, diminutive of armado (“armored”), in reference to its protective plates.
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Forms
plural: armadillos / armadilloes| Singular | armadillo |
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| Plural | armadillos / armadilloes |
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