PEBA - Definition & Meaning for Kids
Meaning 1
Part of speech: Noun
having nine hinged bands of bony plates; ranges from Texas to Paraguay
Categories: Armadillo
Synonyms
Peba, Dasypus novemcinctus, Texas armadillo, Nine-banded armadillo
🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)
The word "peba" comes from Old Tupi peba. Many other languages have similar words:
- Portuguese: peba
🧩 Fun Fact
English spelling is irregular because it preserves pronunciations from multiple historical periods simultaneously.