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noun
A giant salamander (Cryptobranchus alleganiensis) of North America that inhabits large, swiftly flowing streams with rocky bottoms.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Synonyms: Allegheny alligator, grampus, menopome, hellbender salamander, lasagna lizard, snot otter, spotted water gecko
Antonyms: none provided
noun
A reckless, headstrong person.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
large salamander of North American rivers and streams
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: mud puppy, Cryptobranchus alleganiensis
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: salamander
History
From hell + bender, possibly from hell-bent.
Across languages
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