mudpuppy
noun
mud·pup·py
| \ ˈməd-ˌpə-pē
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variants:
or less commonly mud puppy
Definition of mudpuppy
: a large North American salamander (Necturus maculosus) that has external gills and is gray to rusty brown usually with bluish-black spots
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Examples of mudpuppy in a Sentence
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Some people have confused it with a mudpuppy, but those amphibians have four legs, not two. — Justin L. Mack, Indianapolis Star, "You might find this creepy, eel-like critter in Indiana waterways," 18 June 2018 The mudpuppy is Michigan’s largest salamander, reaching lengths up to 15 inches. — Michigan Wildlife Council, Detroit Free Press, "Polishing a gem: Plan aims for St. Clair-Detroit River system improvements," 10 July 2018 Some people have confused it with a mudpuppy, but those amphibians have four legs, not two. — Justin L. Mack, Indianapolis Star, "You might find this creepy, eel-like critter in Indiana waterways," 18 June 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'mudpuppy.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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