Noun nine-banded armadillo has 1 sense

1. peba, nine-banded armadillo, Texas armadillo, Dasypus novemcinctus - having nine hinged bands of bony plates; ranges from Texas to Paraguay
   --₁ is a kind of armadillo
   --₁ is a member of Dasypus, genus Dasypus
   

Nine-banded Armadillo

The nine-banded armadillo, scientifically known as Dasypus novemcinctus, is a medium-sized mammal endemic to the Americas. It is characterized by its tough, armor-like shell made of bony plates. This species is prevalent in popular culture due to its unique appearance and behavior.

Definitions:

1. Noun

   1. A small, burrowing mammal, native to the Americas, that has a protective shell made of bony plates, and typically possesses nine bands or sections around its midsection.

   Sample Sentence:

   The nine-banded armadillo is known for its ability to curl up into a ball as a defense mechanism when threatened.

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2. Adjective

   1. Referring to or associated with the nine-banded armadillo.

   Sample Sentence:

   The nine-banded armadillo population has been steadily increasing in our local area.

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