1. a small mammal with a hard shell covering its body, found mainly in Central and South America

Examples

• The armadillo rolled into a ball when it sensed danger.
• We saw an armadillo crossing the road in Texas.
• The nine-banded armadillo is the official state animal of Texas.
• Armadillos dig burrows in the ground with their strong claws.
• The armadillo’s shell protects it from predators.
• Some armadillo species can swim by inflating their stomachs.