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glyptodon, n. [Gr. carved, engraved + , , tooth. See Glyph.].

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. [1913 Webster]

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