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hellbenders

hellbenders is the plural of hellbender.

Meaning of hellbender

Noun

hellbender (plural hellbenders)

  1. A giant salamander (Cryptobranchus alleganiensis) of North America that inhabits large, swiftly flowing streams with rocky bottoms.
    Synonyms:
    Allegheny alligator, grampus, menopome, hellbender salamander, lasagna lizard, snot otter, spotted water gecko
  2. A reckless, headstrong person.

Questions about hellbenders

What is hellbenders the plural of?
Hellbenders is the plural of hellbender.

Words near hellbenders in the dictionary

  1. hellban
  2. hellbanned
  3. hellbanning
  4. hellbans
  5. hellbender
  6. hellbenders
  7. hellbent
  8. hellbilly
  9. hellborn
  10. hellbound
  11. hellbox

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