armorlike

English

Alternative forms

• armourlike

Etymology

From armor +‎ -like.

Adjective

armorlike (comparative more armorlike, superlative most armorlike)

1. Resembling or characteristic of armor.
   • 1999, Ronald M Nowak, Walker's mammals of the world, Volume 1:

     The word armadillo is of Spanish origin and refers to the armorlike covering of these animals.