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Glyptodon
Glyp′to-don
,Noun.
[Gr. [GREEK] carved, engraved + [GREEK], [GREEK], tooth. See
Glyph
.] (Paleon.)
An extinct South American quaternary mammal, allied to the armadillos. It was as large as an ox, was covered with tessellated scales, and had fluted teeth.
Owen.