Armadillo

Pronunciation: /ɑːrməˈdɪloʊ/

Definitions of armadillo

noun a mammal with a leathery armor shell covering its body

Example Sentences

A1 An armadillo is a small mammal with a hard shell.

A2 I saw an armadillo while hiking in the desert.

B1 Armadillos are known for their unique armor-like shell.

B2 The armadillo curled up into a ball when it felt threatened.

C1 Scientists are studying the behavior of armadillos in their natural habitat.

C2 The armadillo's defense mechanism is its ability to roll into a tight ball.

Examples of armadillo in a Sentence

formal The armadillo is a small mammal with a hard shell covering its body.

informal I saw an armadillo digging in my backyard last night.

slang That armadillo is as tough as nails.

figurative His tough exterior is like an armadillo's shell, protecting him from emotional harm.

Grammatical Forms of armadillo

• past tense: armadilloed
• plural: armadillos
• comparative: more armadillo
• superlative: most armadillo
• present tense: armadillo
• future tense: will armadillo
• perfect tense: have armadilloed
• continuous tense: is armadilloing
• singular: armadillo
• positive degree: armadillo
• infinitive: to armadillo
• gerund: armadilloing
• participle: armadilloed

Origin and Evolution of armadillo

First Known Use: 1577 year

Language of Origin: Spanish

Story behind the word: The word 'armadillo' originates from Spanish, derived from the combination of 'arma' meaning 'weapon' and 'dillo' meaning 'small', referring to the animal's armored shell resembling a small weapon.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in Spanish to describe the armored mammal native to the Americas, the word 'armadillo' has since become widely adopted in English and other languages to refer to this unique creature.