two-legged eel en · NOUN
Etymology
From two-legged + eel, referencing this animal's eel-like shape and number of limbs.
Meanings
- A species of aquatic salamander native to the eastern United States and northern Mexico, Siren intermedia, which has an elongated body possessing only two limbs: a pair of four-toed legs located behind the base of the head.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| two-legged eels | Number=Plur | lexicographic |