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Definition of olm

olm

/oʊlm/
olm
Plural:olms
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• noun

1

A blind, aquatic amphibian (Proteus anguinus) native to the subterranean waters of the Dinaric Karst in Central and Southeastern Europe, renowned for its pale, unpigmented skin and extreme longevity.

Example

"During the biological survey of the Slovenian cave system, the researchers documented a rare olm resting in the dark, frigid waters of the underground river."

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• Nearby Words

olive python
olive ridley sea turtle
olive sea snake
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omaha
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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from German 'Olm', a term historically used for various salamanders or newts of uncertain origin, now applied exclusively in English to the cave-dwelling species Proteus anguinus.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Olm. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/olm
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