lungless salamander

/ˌlʌŋləs ˌsæləˈmændər/
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Definitions of lungless salamander
  1. noun
    mostly terrestrial salamanders that breathe through their thin moist skin; lay eggs in moist places on land; rarely enter water
    synonyms: plethodont
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    type of:
    salamander
    any of various typically terrestrial amphibians that resemble lizards and that return to water only to breed
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