Definitions

from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.

  • noun Plural form of armadillo.

Etymologies

Sorry, no etymologies found.

Support

Help support Wordnik (and make this page ad-free) by adopting the word armadillos.

Examples

  • Their name Ankylosaur means "stiff lizard", and they are often called the armadillos of the dinosaur world because of the bony armor covering their back and head.

    CreationWiki - Recent changes [en] 2010

  • Their name Ankylosaur means "stiff lizard", and they are often called the armadillos of the dinosaur world because of the bony armor covering their back and head.

    CreationWiki - Recent changes [en] 2010

  • Their name Ankylosaur means "stiff lizard", and they are often called the armadillos of the dinosaur world because of the bony armor covering their back and head.

    CreationWiki - Recent changes [en] 2010

  • Their name Ankylosaur means "stiff lizard", and they are often called the armadillos of the dinosaur world because of the bony armor covering their back and head.

    CreationWiki - Recent changes [en] 2010

  • Their name Ankylosaur means "stiff lizard", and they are often called the armadillos of the dinosaur world because of the bony armor covering their back and head.

    CreationWiki - Recent changes [en] 2010

  • Their name Ankylosaur means "stiff lizard", and they are often called the armadillos of the dinosaur world because of the bony armor covering their back and head.

    CreationWiki - Recent changes [en] 2010

  • Some of the American leprosy patients had familiar strains that have shown up in other countries, but others had a never-before-seen strain that was also found in American armadillos.

    NPR Topics: News 2011

  • As I recall armadillos are the only other animals besides humans who can get leprosy.

    News & Features from Minnesota Public Radio 2009

  • The third photo is of two "armadillos" with big sturdy stalks and giant buds about to open.

    Archive 2007-03-01 Kay Olson 2007

  • I think the number of 'armadillos' has something to do with moms' green thumb.

    Red Robin and Armadillos at the Gimp Compound Kay Olson 2007

Comments

Log in or sign up to get involved in the conversation. It's quick and easy.