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mudpuppy

/ˈmʌdpɪpi/ noun · British & US
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What does mudpuppy mean?

noun

A large aquatic salamander of the genus Necturus, found in North America, having a broad, flat head and a long, slender body.

Example

"The mudpuppy was a common sight in the river, its feathery gills waving in the current."

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