Axolotl

axolotl

noun ak-so-LOTL Rare

Origin: from Nahuatl

Also means

Mexican salamander

Usage Note

Axolotl (Ambystoma mexicanum) is a neotenic salamander popular in the German aquarium hobby; it retains external gills throughout life. Wild populations are critically endangered; most pets are captive-bred.

Examples

"Der Axolotl kann abgetrennte Körperteile vollständig nachwachsen lassen."

Natural Translation

The axolotl can completely regenerate severed body parts.

Literal Translation

The axolotl can severed body-parts completely regrow let.

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