The axolotl (pronounced ACK-suh-LAH-tuhl) salamander has the rare trait of retaining its larval features throughout its adult life. This condition, called neoteny, means it keeps its tadpole-like dorsal fin, which runs almost the length of its body, and its feathery external gills, which protrude from the back of its wide head.
"We saw a rare salamander called the axolotl, which looked kinda like a tiger salamander but albino."
by billie eyelash August 16, 2018
by i feel nothing but pain May 12, 2019
A type of salamander found in lakes near Mexico City and bred at Indiana University among other places to study their ability to regenerate lost limbs. From the Nahuatl, meaning "water dog."
by Cornholio November 03, 2003
A larval salamander in the larval stage. Also used for nonsense in MAD Magazine. This is a word of the ancient Nahuatl Indian language used by the Aztecs and Toltecs. Other Nahuatl words are Quetzal and Quetzalcoatl.
by Norman December 06, 2003
1. A funny word found in the marginalia of early Mad Magazines. cf "potrzebie"
2. Early developmental stage of a salamander, analogous to a pollywog or tadpole.
2. Early developmental stage of a salamander, analogous to a pollywog or tadpole.
by wildbill1946 October 24, 2003
A common phrase used to say goodbye to friends, similar to "see you later!" (Pronuciation: Ox-ul-LOT-tle)
by Anonymous November 01, 2003
An axolotl is a nearly extinct amphibian/salamander pronounced axe-oh-lot-el. Axolotls are very unique because they have the best regeneration ability’s on the planet! They also never lose there outer gills unlike most salamanders. They are native to Mexico and like cold temperatures.
Person1: Hey I got a new axolotl!
Person2: That’s cool did you know they are the best animals in the world?
Person2: That’s cool did you know they are the best animals in the world?
by 🐝 vs 🌽 April 24, 2020