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armadillo

[ahr-muh-dil-oh] / ˌɑr məˈdɪl oʊ /
NOUN
edentate
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Keepers of the six-banded armadillo pair, native to South America, celebrated the milestone on Monday.

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026

The transmission mechanism between zoonotic reservoirs and susceptible individuals is unknown, but it is strongly suspected that direct contact with an infected armadillo poses a significant risk of developing leprosy.

From Salon • Mar. 21, 2024

"Take a crocodile from modern day, and turn it into an armadillo," said Reyes.

From Science Daily • Mar. 18, 2024

Next, we see a woman in a sapphire dress with sleeves like an armadillo crossed with some sort of aquatic creature.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 5, 2023

Under the pretext of holding up a measuring cup to see if he’d poured out enough armadillo bile, Harry sneaked a sidelong glance at the pair of them.

From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling




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