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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A large aquatic American salamander of the genus Necturus (formerly Menobranchus), with permanent external gills. archaic

Synonyms

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mudpuppywaterdog

Etymology

From Ancient Greek μένω (ménō, “to remain”) + βράγχιον (bránkhion, “gill”).

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