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armadillo in German

armadillo in German is Gürteltier, Armadill — armadillo means a burrowing mammal native to the Americas, covered in tough, jointed armor-like plates.

armadillo in German

Gürteltier
noun
Any of the burrowing mammals covered with bony, jointed, protective plates, families Dasypodidae and Chlamyphoridae in the order Cingulata, found in the Americas, especially in South America.
Armadill
noun
Any of the burrowing mammals covered with bony, jointed, protective plates, families Dasypodidae and Chlamyphoridae in the order Cingulata, found in the Americas, especially in South America.

What does "armadillo" mean?

  1. noun A burrowing mammal native to the Americas, covered in tough, jointed armor-like plates.
    "An armadillo curled into a tight ball when the dog got close."
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armadillo in a sentence

  • An armadillo curled into a tight ball when the dog got close.
  • Armadillos are known for digging extensive burrows with their strong claws.

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What is "armadillo" in German?

"armadillo" in German is Gürteltier, Armadill. armadillo means: A burrowing mammal native to the Americas, covered in tough, jointed armor-like plates.

How do you use "armadillo" in a sentence?

Example: "An armadillo curled into a tight ball when the dog got close." In German, "armadillo" is Gürteltier, Armadill.

Are there other ways to say "armadillo" in German?

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "armadillo": Gürteltier, Armadill.

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