Meaning of the word mudpuppy in English
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mudpuppy
US /ˈmʌdˌpʌpi/
UK /ˈmʌdˌpʌp.i/
Noun
a large, entirely aquatic salamander (Necturus maculosus) of central and eastern North America, having permanent external gills and a broad, flattened head.
Example:
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The biologist observed a mudpuppy in its natural habitat.
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Mudpuppies are known for their feathery, red gills.