Meaning of peba in English

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

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