n. [ Cf. Tatouay. ] (Zool.) The giant armadillo (Priodontes gigas) of tropical South America. It becomes nearly five feet long including the tail. It is noted for its burrowing powers, feeds largely upon dead animals, and sometimes invades human graves. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ Of Brazilian origin; cf. Pg. tatu, F. tatou. ] (Zool.) An armadillo (Xenurus unicinctus), native of the tropical parts of South America. It has about thirteen movable bands composed of small, nearly square, scales. The head is long; the tail is round and tapered, and nearly destitute of scales; the claws of the fore feet are very large. Called also tatouary, and broad-banded armadillo. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ Cf. Tatouay. ] (Zool.) The peba. [ 1913 Webster ]