armadillo bug
armadillo bug · armadillo bugs
A common name for several species of woodlouse that roll into a ball when disturbedA common name for several species of woodlouse (such as those in family Armadillidiidae) that roll into a ball when disturbed.
Meaning
1 sensesA common name for several species of woodlouse (such as those in family Armadillidiidae) that roll into a ball when disturbed.
Origin
From armadillo + bug, owing to its resemblance to the mammal in form and certain behaviorsFrom armadillo + bug, owing to its resemblance to the mammal in form and certain behaviors.
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Forms
plural: armadillo bugs| Singular | armadillo bug |
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| Plural | armadillo bugs |
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