glyptodont

/ˈɡlɪptəndənt/

Definitions

1. noun

an extinct family of large armadillos with a shell that resembled a tank, that lived during the Pleistocene epoch in South America

“The fossil of a glyptodont was discovered in the excavation site, showcasing the unique armor plating on its back.”

Synonyms

  • armadillo
  • tortoise

Antonyms

  • agile
  • light