peba

from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English

• n. An armadillo (Tatusia novemcincta) which is found from Texas to Paraguay; -- called also tatouhou.

from The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia

• n. A kind of armadillo, Dasypus peba; also, the seven- or nine-banded armadillo, Tatusia septemcincta or novemcincta.
• n. The true peba is South American, but the name has also been given to the Texan armadillo.

from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.

• n. having nine hinged bands of bony plates; ranges from Texas to Paraguay