hellbender

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English[edit]

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Wikispecies

Cryptobranchus alleganiensis
Ozark hellbender (Cryptobranchus bishopi)

Etymology[edit]

hell +‎ bender, possibly from hell-bent.

Noun[edit]

hellbender (plural hellbenders)

  1. A giant salamander (genus Cryptobranchus) of North America that inhabits large, swiftly flowing streams with rocky bottoms.
    Synonyms: grampus, menopome, hellbender salamander, spotted water gecko
  2. A reckless, headstrong person.

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