menobranchus en · NOUN
Etymology
From the superseded genus name Menobranchus (Harlan, 1824), from Ancient Greek μένω (ménō, “to remain”) + βρᾰ́γχῐον (brắnkhĭon, “gill, branchia”), because the external branchiae are permanent, unlike those of some other amphibians.
Meanings
- (dated) A mudpuppy.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| menobranchi | Number=Plur | lexicographic |