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Definition of axolotl

axolotl

/ˈæk.səˌlɑː.təl/
ax · o · lotl
Plural:axolotls
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axolotl Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A fully aquatic, neotenic salamander native primarily to the lake complex of Xochimilco near Mexico City, known for retaining its larval features, such as feathery external gills, throughout its adult life and for its exceptional regenerative abilities.

Example

"Biologists study the axolotl extensively due to its remarkable ability to regenerate severed limbs, spinal cord segments, and even parts of its heart and brain."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Nahuatl 'āxōlōtl', typically derived from 'ātl' (water) and 'xōlōtl' (dog, twin, or servant), literally translating to 'water dog'. It refers to Xolotl, the Aztec god of fire and lightning.

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180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Axolotl. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/axolotl
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