A large armadillo species found in South America, known for its massive armored shell and powerful digging claws.
From Tupi or related indigenous South American language, adopted into European scientific nomenclature through Portuguese and Spanish colonial naturalists documenting Amazonian fauna.
The cabalassou is the heavyweight champion of armadillos—it can weigh up to 65 pounds and is one of the only animals that can break into termite mounds that tower 30 feet high, yet its name comes from the indigenous peoples who lived alongside it for millennia.
Complete word intelligence in one call. Free tier — 50 lookups/day.