"'dillo" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: 'dillos [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} 'dillo (plural 'dillos)
  1. Contraction of armadillo. Tags: abbreviation, alt-of, contraction Alternative form of: armadillo
    Sense id: en-'dillo-en-noun-HVbwoRPa Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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