hellbender

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Noun

hellbender (plural hellbenders)

1. A giant salamander (genus Cryptobranchus) of North America that inhabits large, swiftly flowing streams with rocky bottoms.
2. A reckless, headstrong person.

Synonyms

• (Cryptobranchus alleganiensis) grampus, menopome, hellbender salamander, spotted water gecko

Translations

• Russian: америка́нская саламандра

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