Axolotl

/ˈæk.sə.lɑt.əl/ noun

A large aquatic salamander from Mexico that retains its larval features throughout its life, often kept as a pet.

From Nahuatl (Aztec language) 'axolotl' (from 'atl' meaning 'water' + 'xolotl' meaning 'monster' or 'servant'). The name was given by Aztecs who first encountered these creatures.

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