Meanings
nounleopard siren (plural leopard sirens)
plural leopard sirens
- A species of aquatic salamander, Siren reticulata, which is endemic to the southeastern United States and was first formally described in 2018.
Synonyms: leopard eel, reticulated siren
Synonyms & antonyms
nounA species of aquatic salamander, Siren reticulata, which is endemic to the southeastern United States and was first formally described in 2018.
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Origin
From leopard + siren, referencing the pattern of this animal.
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leopard siren. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/leopard%20siren
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