glyptodon Meaning, Definition & Usage

Glyp"to*don noun
Etymology
Gr. carved, engraved + , , tooth. See Glyph.
Definitions
  1. (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.

Webster 1913