peludo
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A South American armadillo with hair under its shell and six movable bands
- noun
- Specialized
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peludo
- While exploring the grasslands of Argentina, we spotted a peludo digging in the soil.
Examples
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The peludo is known for its distinct hair-covered underparts and distinctive bands.
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The peludo, with its unique appearance, is often considered an important part of the local wildlife.
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"Ask old peludo about the fee.
Fiction book (1996)
Synonyms
poyou
vspeludo
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An armadillo with six movable bands and hair on its belly
is the scientific species name for that same Argentine armadillo
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A South American armadillo with six bands that move and a hairy belly
is the Argentina-native species rather than the broader South American one
Surface Forms
Etymology
Peludo comes from the Spanish word pelo, meaning 'hair'. So peludo means 'hairy', which helps you remember this South American armadillo that has thick hair under its shell.
