newt

Meanings

• A small, primarily aquatic, amphibian.

  - "The newt is a common amphibian found in ponds and streams."
  - "Newts are an essential part of the ecosystem, as they help control populations of insects."

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Synonyms

ask , askard , eft , salamander

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with newt
new boot , new shoot , new hoot , new fruit

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Homophones

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1. newt (en) : A small, primarily aquatic, amphibian.
   

2. newt (fr) : A small, primarily aquatic, amphibian. In French, the term 'newt' is translated as 'triton'.
   

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Variants

List of all variants of newt that leads to same result
newt , newts , Gingrich , Newt Gingrich , Newton Leroy Gingrich , Newton Leroy McPherson

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Forms

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{"term"=>"Common newt", "description"=>"The Common newt (Triturus vulgaris) is a common species of newt found in Europe. They are primarily aquatic amphibians, but they also spend time on land during their metamorphosis from tadpole to adult newt."}

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Etymology

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The term 'newt' comes from the Old English word 'neowe' which meant 'young water snake'. This term evolved over time to include all species of newts, not just the young water snakes.

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Trivia

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1. {"term"=>"Did you know?", "description"=>"Did you know that newts are not actually frogs, despite their name sounding similar to 'newt frog'. Newts belong to the order of Salamanders, which is a distinct group of amphibians that are characterized by their long, slim bodies, smooth, moist skin, and their ability to live both on land and in water. So the next time you hear someone call a newt a 'newt frog', you can correct them and share some interesting facts about these fascinating and complex creatures."}

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Related Concepts

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1. Salamander: Salamanders are a group of amphibians that are closely related to newts. They are primarily aquatic or semi-aquatic amphibians, and they are characterized by their smooth, moist skin and their long, slim bodies. Salamanders play an important role in the ecosystem as they help control populations of insects and other invertebrates.

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Culture

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[{"term"=>"Harry Potter", "description"=>"In J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series, newts are magical creatures that play an important role in the magical world. They are often kept as pets by witches and wizards, and they can be used in potions to grant various magical effects."}]

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