armadillo
The origin and history of armadillo.
Etymology
Borrowed from Spanish armadillo, literally "little armored one," a diminutive of armado ("armored") — a nod to the animal's bony, shell-like plates.
The origin and history of armadillo.
Borrowed from Spanish armadillo, literally "little armored one," a diminutive of armado ("armored") — a nod to the animal's bony, shell-like plates.