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单词 cryptobranch
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Definition of cryptobranch in English:

cryptobranch

noun ˈkrɪptə(ʊ)braŋk
Zoology
  • A urodele amphibian with concealed or covered gills; specifically a giant salamander of the genus Cryptobranchus or the family Cryptobranchidae, such as the hellbender. Now rare.

adjective ˈkrɪptə(ʊ)braŋk
Zoology
  • 1Designating urodele amphibians (or their developmental stages) having concealed or covered gills; of or relating to such amphibians. Now rare.

  • 2= cryptobranchiate.

Origin

Late 19th century; earliest use found in Medical Times and Gazette. From crypto- + -branch.

 
 

Definition of cryptobranch in US English:

cryptobranch

nounˈkrɪptə(ʊ)braŋk
Zoology
  • A urodele amphibian with concealed or covered gills; specifically a giant salamander of the genus Cryptobranchus or the family Cryptobranchidae, such as the hellbender. Now rare.

adjectiveˈkrɪptə(ʊ)braŋk
Zoology
  • 1Designating urodele amphibians (or their developmental stages) having concealed or covered gills; of or relating to such amphibians. Now rare.

  • 2= cryptobranchiate.

Origin

Late 19th century; earliest use found in Medical Times and Gazette. From crypto- + -branch.

 
 
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