armour

Other spelling

• armor

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈɑːr.mɚ/
• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈɑː.mə/

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Noun

Singular armour

Plural armours

1. (uncountable) Armour is something you wear to protect your body.

   It was a story of a girl who dressed in armour and fought great battles.

2. (uncountable) Armour may be used to describe the hard protective layer of an animal's body.

   A stegosaur's body is protected by its armour.