hellbender

== English == === Etymology === From hell +‎ bender, possibly from hell-bent. === Noun === hellbender (plural hellbenders) A giant salamander (Cryptobranchus alleganiensis) of North America that inhabits large, swiftly flowing streams with rocky bottoms. Synonyms: Allegheny alligator, grampus, menopome, hellbender salamander, lasagna lizard, snot otter, spotted water gecko A reckless, headstrong person. ==== Translations ==== === See also === hell-bent highbinder