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/waw"teuhr dawg', -dog', wot"euhr-/, n.any of several large salamanders, as a mudpuppy or hellbender.Also, water dog.[1855-60; WATER + DOG]
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Waterdog — The term Waterdog may refer to:*Otters used to be called waterdogs. *Mudpuppies and other members of the Proteidae family (also called Waterdogs ) are a group of aquatic salamanders. * The larval form of the tiger salamander, often sold as pets… … Wikipedia
waterdog — sb. Alys. 5771 … Oldest English Words
waterdog — wa•ter•dog [[t]ˈwɔ tərˌdɔg, ˌdɒg, ˈwɒt ər [/t]] n. ram any of several large salamanders, esp. of the genus Necturus, as the mudpuppy • Etymology: 1855–60 … From formal English to slang
waterdog — noun any of several large aquatic salamanders • Hypernyms: ↑ambystomid, ↑ambystomid salamander … Useful english dictionary
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Mudpuppy — Necturus maculosus Scientific classification Kingdom: Animalia … Wikipedia
Necturus — Waterdogs and Mudpuppies Necturus maculosus maculosus Scientific classification Kingdom … Wikipedia
Necturus beyeri — Gulf Coast Waterdog Conservation status Least Concern (IUCN 3.1) Scientific classification Ki … Wikipedia
Necturus alabamensis — Alabama Waterdog Conservation status Endangered (IUCN 3.1) Scientific classification Kingdom … Wikipedia
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