'Glyptodon' definitions:

Definition of 'Glyptodon'

From: GCIDE
  • Glyptodon \Glyp"to*don\, n. [Gr. ? carved, engraved + ?, ?, 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]