waterdog
- noun
- /ˈwɔːtərˌdɔɡ/
- US
:
salamandra de agua
- The waterdog swam gracefully in the pond.
Examples
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Some anglers use waterdogs as bait when fishing for largemouth bass.
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A waterdog can be identified by its feathery external gills.
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The biologist caught a waterdog in the shallow stream for observation.
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Many waterdogs can be found in the lakes of North America.
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The waterdog is a fascinating creature known for its large size and aquatic lifestyle.
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In the cold waters of North America, the waterdog can often be seen swimming gracefully.
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People often mistake the waterdog for a regular salamander due to its unique features.
Synonyms
A large water salamander with feathery gills found in North America
A large salamander with bushy red gills that lives in muddy water
A North American salamander that lives in water and keeps its external gills
A North American water salamander with red feathery gills that lives its whole life in water
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word waterdog is a simple compound of water and dog, literally 'dog of the water'. A helpful way to remember it is to picture the large aquatic salamander as a 'dog' of streams and ponds that lives and moves in the water, which is why this animal is called a waterdog today.
