pichiciego

/ ˌpɪtʃɪsɪˈeɪɡəʊ /

noun

1. a very small Argentine armadillo, Chlamyphorus truncatus, with white silky hair and pale pink plates on the head and back

2. a similar but larger armadillo, Burmeisteria retusa

Word History and Origins

Origin of pichiciego¹

C19: from Spanish, probably from Guarani pichey small armadillo + Spanish ciego blind

Example Sentences

The pink fairy armadillo is also known as "pichiciego," which is one of the best words I've ever heard.

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