pichiciago
- noun
- /ˌpɪtʃɪˈkɑːɡoʊ/
- Specialized
- Unlike other armadillos, the pichiciago has delicate pink plates on its head and neck.
Examples
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The pichiciago is a very small armadillo known for its pale silky hair and pink bony plates.
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The pichiciago spends most of its life burrowing underground in the grasslands of Argentina.
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Researchers recently discovered a pichiciago in a protected reserve after months of searching.
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The pichiciago is a fascinating creature.
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Have you ever seen a pichiciago in the wild?
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In Argentina, the pichiciago can often be found burrowing underground to escape predators.
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Wildlife enthusiasts are excited to observe the rare pichiciago in its natural habitat.
Synonyms
A very small armadillo from Argentina with pale silky fur and a pink shell on its head
A very small armadillo from Argentina with pale silky fur and pink plates on its head and neck
A very small armadillo from Argentina with pale silky hair and pink plates on its head and neck
A very small armadillo from Argentina with pale silky fur and pink hard plates on its head and neck
Surface Forms
Etymology
Pichiciago comes from Argentine Spanish, with pichi meaning 'small' and ciego meaning 'blind'. So the name is like calling it a 'tiny blind one', which fits this little pink armadillo that lives underground and has poor eyesight.