noun
- a small armadillo native to South America, especially Argentina
Usage: zoological
Examples
- The poyou is known for its ability to roll into a ball when threatened.
- Researchers studied the poyou’s burrowing behavior in the Argentine pampas.
- The poyou’s shell provides excellent protection from predators.
- Local farmers sometimes encounter poyou while working in their fields.
- The poyou feeds primarily on insects and small invertebrates.