armadillo

Meanings

• noun

  A large, armored mammal of the order Dasypodidae, native to the Americas.

  - "The armadillo rolled into a ball when threatened."
  - "Armadillos are the only mammals with protective armor."
  - "The nine-banded armadillo is the most common species."

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Pronunciation

1. /ɑɹməˈdɪloʊ/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=11761637"

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with armadillo
millo , millo , stillo , gallo , yello , mellow

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Variants

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armadillo , armadilloes , armadillos

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Etymology

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The word 'armadillo' comes from the Spanish 'armado' meaning 'armed' and 'illo' meaning 'little'.

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Trivia

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1. Armadillos are the only mammals with a four-chambered heart and a pancreas that produces no insulin.

2. Armadillos are omnivores and eat a variety of foods, including insects, fruits, and carrion.

3. Armadillos can burrow up to three feet into the ground with their powerful claws.

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Related Concepts

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1. Dasypodidae: The order of mammals to which armadillos belong.

2. Mammal: A warm-blooded vertebrate that feeds its young with milk.

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Culture

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The armadillo has been a popular subject in literature and art, particularly in Latin American culture. In some indigenous mythologies, the armadillo is considered a trickster or a symbol of strength and protection.

How to Memorize "armadillo"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine an armored ball rolling across the ground.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'armadillo' with the image of an armored animal.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Armed Little Illo' to remember the spelling and meaning of the word.

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