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pichiciego
/ ˌpɪtʃɪsɪˈeɪɡəʊ /
noun
- a very small Argentine armadillo, Chlamyphorus truncatus, with white silky hair and pale pink plates on the head and back
- greater pichiciegoa similar but larger armadillo, Burmeisteria retusa
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Word History and Origins
Origin of pichiciego1
C19: from Spanish, probably from Guarani pichey small armadillo + Spanish ciego blind
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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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