TATOU

Etymology

Noun

tatou (plural tatous)

The giant armadillo (Priodontes maximus)

Anagrams

• outta, tauto-

Source: Wiktionary


Ta*tou", n. Etym: [Cf. Tatouay.] (Zoöl.)

Definition: The giant armadillo (Priodontes gigas) of tropical South America. It becomes nearly five feet long including the tail. It is noted for its burrowing powers, feeds largely upon dead animals, and sometimes invades human graves.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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