waterdog

or wa·ter dog

[ waw-ter-dawg, -dog, wot-er- ]

/ ˈwɔ tərˌdɔg, -ˌdɒg, ˈwɒt ər- /

noun

any of several large salamanders, as a mudpuppy or hellbender.

Nearby words

watercolor, watercolour, watercourse, watercraft, watercress, waterdog, watered, watered stock, watered-down, wateree, waterfall

Origin of waterdog

First recorded in 1855–60; water + dog

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