newts

Meanings

• noun

  A type of salamander, typically having a long, flat body and webbed limbs, living mainly in or near water.

  - "The newt is an amphibian that can be found in ponds and streams."
  - "Newts are known for their bright colors and unique patterns."
  - "During metamorphosis, newts transform from aquatic larvae to terrestrial adults."

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Synonyms

ask , askard , eft , salamander

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with newts
mutes , utes , hutes

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Variants

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newt , newts

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Etymology

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From Old English 'nyttor' or 'newt', meaning 'water-snake'.

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Trivia

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1. Newts have a unique ability to breathe through their skin.

2. There are over 130 species of newts found worldwide.

3. Newts are considered a delicacy in some parts of Europe.

4. Newts are able to regenerate their limbs if they are lost.

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Related Concepts

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1. salamander: Newts are a type of salamander, which is a group of amphibians characterized by their slender bodies and the presence of a tail.

2. amphibian: Newts are a type of amphibian, which are cold-blooded animals that live both in water and on land.

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Culture

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Newts have been used in traditional Chinese medicine for centuries due to their believed healing properties. They have also appeared in various works of literature, such as in J.R.R. Tolkien's 'The Hobbit' and in Harry Potter series.

How to Memorize "newts"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a long, flat body with webbed limbs and bright colors.
   - Visualize a newt in its natural habitat, near a pond or stream.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'newt' with the image of a colorful, aquatic creature.
   - Think of the word 'newt' as a type of salamander.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that newts are 'Nimble, Water-loving, Terrestrial creatures' (NWT).
   - Think of the word 'newt' as 'Noteworthy, Exotic, Wet, Terrific' (NEWT).

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