English Explanatory Dictionary

menobranch

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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

Pronunciation

/ˈmɛnəbɹæŋk/

Word forms

menobranch menobranchs

Etymology

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

Synonyms

waterdog mudpuppy
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