armadillo

/ɑrˈmædɪloʊ/

Definitions

1. noun

any of several burrowing mammals of the order Cingulata, having a protective shell or carapace, typically found in Central and South America.

“The armadillo wandered out of its burrow at night to search for insects and worms.”

Synonyms

  • ant eater
  • pangolin

Antonyms

  • none