Hellbender Definition

hĕlbĕndər
noun
A giant, primitive, edible salamander (Cryptobranchus alleganiensis, family Cryptobranchidae) with lidless eyes, found esp. in the Ohio valley.
Webster's New World
A large aquatic salamander (Cryptobranchus alleganiensis) of the eastern United States, having a flattened brownish body.
American Heritage

A reckless, headstrong person.

Wiktionary
Synonyms:
  • Cryptobranchus alleganiensis
  • mud-puppy

Other Word Forms of Hellbender

Noun

Singular:
hellbender
Plural:
hellbenders

Origin of Hellbender

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