beltisdýr

Icelandic

/ˈpɛl̥tɪsˌtiːr/

noun
Definitions
  • armadillo (Dasypodidae)

Etymology

Compound from Icelandic belti (belt, a continuous track, zone, caterpillar tread) + Icelandic dýr (animal, expensive, an animal, precious, dear, beast).

Origin

Icelandic

dýr

Gloss

animal, expensive, an animal, precious, dear, beast

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Animals

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