Pacific newt

/pəˌsɪfɪk nut/
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Definitions of Pacific newt
  1. noun
    any of several rough-skinned newts found in western North America
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    types:
    Taricha granulosa, rough-skinned newt
    newt of humid coast from Alaska to southern California
    California newt, Taricha torosa
    newt that is similar to Taricha granulosa in characteristics and habitat
    type of:
    newt, triton
    small usually bright-colored semiaquatic salamanders of North America and Europe and northern Asia
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