Tatou

noun

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Definitions

Noun

1
The giant armadillo (Priodontes maximus)
2
about three feet long exclusive of tail wordnet

Synonyms

animal antelope armadillo bat elephant giant armadillo

Etymology

From Old Tupi tatu (“armadillo”), possibly via French. Compare tatouay.

Related phrases

giant armadillo

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