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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.

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The correct spelling is "armadillo". From Spanish armado, armored. Double L.
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