Molge

Mol·​ge

ˈmōljē

taxonomic synonym of triturus

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from German molch salamander, from Old High German mol, molm, molt; akin to Old Saxon & Middle Low German mol salamander, and perhaps to Armenian molēz lizard

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