newt

Betekenis (English)

A small lizard-like amphibian in the family Salamandridae that lives in the water as an adult.

Synonyms

Frekwensie

C2
Uitgespreek as (IPA)
/ˈnjuːt/
Etimologie (English)

In summary

From Middle English newte, newete, a form resulting from an incorrect division (a process known as rebracketing) of Middle English an ewte as a newte (for similar misdivisions compare adder, nickname, apron, umpire, etc.). Middle English evete, eute, euete, ewte (“newt”), derives from Old English efete (“lizard; newt”). Doublet of eft.

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