How do you spell Armadillo?
Correct spelling
armadillo
From Spanish armado, armored. Double L.
Why is armadillo spelled this way?
From Spanish armado, armored one — named by Spanish conquistadors for the animals bony shell. ARM + A + DIL + LO.
Common misspellings of armadillo
armadiloarmodilloarmadiloarmidillo
Example
The armadillo rolled into a ball when threatened.