HELLBENDER

hellbender, mud puppy, Cryptobranchus alleganiensis

(noun) large salamander of North American rivers and streams

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Etymology

Noun

hellbender (plural hellbenders)

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

A reckless, headstrong person.

Synonyms

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

Source: Wiktionary

Hell"bend`er, n. (Zoöl.)

Definition: A large North American aquatic salamander (Protonopsis horrida or Menopoma Alleghaniensis). It is very voracious and very tenacious of life. Also called alligator, and water dog.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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