a giant, primitive, edible salamander (Cryptobranchus alleganiensis, family Cryptobranchidae) with lidless eyes, found esp. in the Ohio valley
hellbender
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hellbender
noun
A large aquatic salamander (Cryptobranchus alleganiensis) of the eastern United States, having a flattened brownish body.
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Noun
(plural hellbenders)
- Cryptobranchus alleganiensis, a giant salamander of North America that inhabits large, swiftly flowing streams with rocky bottoms.
- A reckless, headstrong person.
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