"two-legged eel" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: two-legged eels [plural]
Etymology: From two-legged + eel, referencing this animal's eel-like shape and number of limbs. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|two-legged|eel}} two-legged + eel Head templates: {{en-noun}} two-legged eel (plural two-legged eels)
  1. A species of aquatic salamander native to the eastern United States and northern Mexico, Siren intermedia, which has an elongated body possessing only two limbs: a pair of four-toed legs located behind the base of the head. Categories (lifeform): Salamanders Synonyms: lesser siren, dwarf siren, mud eel
    Sense id: en-two-legged_eel-en-noun-01ul7TVL Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

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