armadillos

Meanings

• noun

  A large, burrowing mammal of the Americas, having a protective armored shell and a long, pointed snout.

  - "The armadillo is a common animal in South America."
  - "Armadillos roll into a ball when threatened."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with armadillos
marmalado , radillo

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Variants

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armadillo , armadilloes , armadillos

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Etymology

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From Spanish, 'armadillo' meaning 'little armed one'.

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Trivia

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1. Armadillos are the only mammals that can roll into a ball for defense.

2. They are also called 'anteaters of the Americas' because they feed primarily on ants and termites.

3. Armadillos are not true anteaters as they have claws, which anteaters do not have.

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Related Concepts

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1. pangolin: Another mammal with protective keratin scales, native to Asia and Africa.

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Culture

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Armadillos are known for their distinctive armor-like shells and are the only mammals with this feature. They are important in various cultures, particularly in South America where they are hunted for food and their hides are used for leather.

How to Memorize "armadillos"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine an animal with a round body, a long snout, and a protective armor covering its back.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'armadillo' with the image of a rolling ball with a protective shell.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'armadillo' by associating it with 'armoredillo'.

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