Meaning of peba in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈpiːbə/

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  1. Noun

    peba

    Etymology

    mid 19th century; earliest use found in The Penny Cyclopaedia. From Brazilian Portuguese peba from Tupi peu̯a, shortened from tatu'peu̯a, lit. ‘flat armadillo’ from tatu armadillo + peu̯a flat

    Definitions

    1. having nine hinged bands of bony plates

    Examples

    • « ranges from Texas to Paraguay »

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