'Menopoma Alleghaniensis' definitions:
Definition of 'Menopoma Alleghaniensis'
- Hellbender \Hell"bend`er\, n. (Zool.)
A large North American aquatic salamander ({Protonopsis
horrida} or Menopoma Alleghaniensis). It is very voracious
and very tenacious of life. Also called alligator, and
water dog.
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