EVET

Etymology

Noun

evet (plural evets)

The common newt or eft.

(US) Any of several species of aquatic salamanders.

Source: Wiktionary


Ev"et, n. Etym: [See Eft, n.] (Zoöl.)

Definition: The common newt or eft. In America often applied to several species of aquatic salamanders. [Written also evat.]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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