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pichi

Syllabification: (pi·chi)
Pronunciation: /ˈpiCHē/
Definition of pichi

noun (plural pichis)

  • a small armadillo living in open pampas country in southern South America.
    • Zaedyus pichiy, family Dasypodidae

Origin:

early 19th century: via American Spanish from Araucanian, literally 'small'

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