n. [ Gr. &unr_; carved, engraved + &unr_;, &unr_;, tooth. See Glyph. ] (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. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. (Paleon.) One of a family (Glyptodontidæ) of extinct South American edentates, of which Glyptodon is the type. About twenty species are known. [ 1913 Webster ]