andrias
|an-dri-as|
C2
/ˈændriəs/
giant salamander genus
Etymology
Etymology Information
'andrias' originates from Neo-Latin, specifically the word 'Andrias,' which was used as a genus name in taxonomy.
Historical Evolution
'Andrias' was adopted in scientific classification in the 19th century to refer to giant salamanders, and the name has remained in use in modern zoology.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it was used as a genus name for certain salamanders, and this meaning has remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a genus of giant salamanders, including the largest living amphibians, native to East Asia.
The Andrias japonicus is native to Japan.
Synonyms
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