Found 2 items, similar to tatou.
English → English (WordNet)
Definition: tatou
tatou
n : about three feet long exclusive of tail [syn:
giant armadillo
,
tatu,
Priodontes giganteus]
English → English (gcide)
Definition: Tatou
Tatou
\Ta*tou"\, n. [Cf.
Tatouay.] (Zo["o]l.)
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.
[1913 Webster]