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hellbender

noun

  1. big salamander
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Wiktionary

noun

Etymology: From hell + bender, possibly from hell-bent.

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