peba
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of peba
1825–35; short for Tupi tatu-peba, equivalent to tatu armadillo + peba low
Example Sentences
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The peba armadillo, T. septemcincta, is a well-known species, having an extensive range from Texas to Paraguay.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 10 "Echinoderma" to "Edward" by Various
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