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Synonyms of hellbender

7 similar words

Another word for hellbender is grampus. Other synonyms of hellbender are Allegheny alligator, menopome, hellbender salamander, lasagna lizard and snot otter.

Synonyms and similar words for hellbender

nounA giant salamander (Cryptobranchus alleganiensis) of North America that inhabits large, swiftly...

  • Allegheny alligatorSynonym of hellbender (Cryptobranchus alleganiensis).
  • grampusA hellbender salamander, Cryptobranchus alleganiensis.
  • menopomeThe hellbender (Cryptobranchus alleganiensis).
  • hellbender salamander
  • lasagna lizardSynonym of hellbender (Cryptobranchus alleganiensis).
  • snot otterSynonym of hellbender (Cryptobranchus alleganiensis).
  • spotted water gecko

Meaning of hellbender

  1. noun A giant salamander (Cryptobranchus alleganiensis) of North America that inhabits large, swiftly flowing streams with rocky bottoms.
  2. noun A reckless, headstrong person.

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Questions about synonyms of hellbender

What is another word for hellbender?
Hellbender has 7 synonyms on Word.ws, such as grampus, Allegheny alligator, menopome, hellbender salamander, lasagna lizard, snot otter and spotted water gecko.
What does hellbender mean?
Hellbender means a giant salamander (Cryptobranchus alleganiensis) of North America that inhabits large, swiftly flowing streams with rocky bottoms.

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