hellbender

English

Cryptobranchus alleganiensis

Ozark hellbender (Cryptobranchus bishopi)

Etymology

hell +‎ bender, possibly from hell-bent

Noun

hellbender (plural hellbenders)

A giant salamander (genus Cryptobranchus) of North America that inhabits large, swiftly flowing streams with rocky bottoms.
A reckless, headstrong person.

Synonyms

(Cryptobranchus alleganiensis): mudpuppy, grampus

Translations

Cryptobranchus alleganiensis

Bulgarian: голям америкнски саламандър m (goljam ameriknski salamandǎr)

See also

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