Armadillo: meaning, definitions and examples

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armadillo

 

[ หŒษ‘หrmษ™หˆdษชloสŠ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

animal type

An armadillo is a nocturnal mammal known for its distinctive armor-like shell, which is composed of bony plates covered in a tough skin. These creatures are native to the Americas, particularly in regions ranging from the southern United States to South America. They are primarily ground-dwelling animals, adept at digging and burrowing. Armadillos are also known for their ability to roll into a ball when threatened, a defense mechanism that helps protect them from predators.

Examples of usage

  • The armadillo curled up defensively.
  • I saw an armadillo crossing the road.
  • Many armadillos dig burrows in the ground.
  • Armadillos often forage for insects at night.

Translations

Translations of the word "armadillo" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น tatu

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคšเฅเค›เคชเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Gรผrteltier

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ armadillo

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑั€ะพะฝะตะฝะพัะตั†ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ tatua

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ขใƒซใƒžใ‚ธใƒญ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท tatou

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ armadillo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท armadillo

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์•„๋ฅด๋งˆ๋”œ๋กœ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃุฑู…ุงุฏูŠู„ู„ูˆ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pรกsovec

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pรกsovec

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็Šฐ็‹ณ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pajek

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skjaldbรถkur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟะฐะฝะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒ แƒ›แƒแƒ“แƒ˜แƒšแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ armadillo

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ armadillo

Etymology

The word 'armadillo' comes from the Spanish word 'armadillo', which means 'little armored one'. This term is derived from 'armado', which means 'armed', and is a diminutive form of 'armado' that reflects the animal's unique protective shell. The Spanish word can be traced back to the Latin 'armatus', meaning 'armed' or 'armored', which in turn comes from the verb 'armare', meaning 'to arm'. The armadillo has been known to humans since at least the 16th century when it was first described by European explorers in the Americas. These animals have a long history within various cultures, often associated with a variety of folklore and beliefs among indigenous people. Today, armadillos are recognized for their ecological role as insectivores and their unique adaptations that allow them to thrive in diverse environments.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,904 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.