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chlamyphore

chlamyphore

9.9
A very small armadillo from Argentina with pale silky fur and pink plates on its head and neck
  • noun
translation icon : chlamyphore
  • The pink fairy armadillo is a type of chlamyphore found in central Argentina.

Examples

  • A chlamyphore's shell is soft and covered with fine, pale fur.

  • Scientists studied a chlamyphore to better understand its adaptation to arid environments.

  • The chlamyphore is a unique creature found in Argentina.

  • I saw a chlamyphore at the wildlife reserve last summer.

  • A chlamyphore has distinctive pink plates on its head and neck.

  • The chlamyphore is known for its silky hair and small size.

  • In Argentina, the chlamyphore is a rare sight due to its elusive nature.

Synonyms

pichiciego
vschlamyphore
  • Specialized
9.9

A very small armadillo from Argentina with pale silky fur and pink hard plates on its head and neck

is an alternative name form rather than this naming variant
Chlamyphorus truncatus
vschlamyphore
  • Specialized
9.9

A very small armadillo from Argentina with pale silky fur and a pink shell on its head

is the common or other name used instead of the scientific label
fairy armadillo
vschlamyphore
9.9

A very small armadillo from Argentina with pale silky hair and pink plates on its head and neck

is a different name form used instead of this everyday label
pichiciago
vschlamyphore
  • Specialized
9.9

A very small armadillo with pale soft hair and pink bony plates on its head and neck

is an alternative name in different spelling rather than this form

Surface Forms

chlamyphore singular
chlamyphores plural

Etymology

The word chlamyphore comes from Greek parts chlamys 'cloak' and phore 'bearer'. So think of a tiny armadillo 'wearing' a soft cloak of pale fur and pink plates, which helps explain the name for the small Argentine animal.