menobranch

English

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈmɛnəbɹæŋk/

Noun

menobranch (plural menobranchs)

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

   Synonyms: waterdog, mudpuppy

References

• “menobranch”, in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: G. & C. Merriam, 1913, →OCLC.