Tatou is a French word meaning "armadillo," but it also has several synonyms that are frequently used in English. These include "giant armadillo," "nine-banded armadillo," and "long-nosed armadillo." The giant armadillo is the largest species of armadillo, measuring up to 1.5 meters in length. The nine-banded armadillo is best known for its distinctive armor plating and is commonly found in the southern United States. The long-nosed armadillo is a smaller species found in South America, with a long, pointed snout that it uses to hunt for insects and other small prey. While these synonyms all refer to armadillos, they each have their own unique characteristics and traits that make them distinct from one another.