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perennibranchiate

adjective
pe·​ren·​ni·​bran·​chi·​ate

Definition of perennibranchiate

 (Entry 1 of 2)

: having permanent gills : of or relating to the Perennibranchiata

perennibranchiate

noun
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plural -s

Definition of perennibranchiate (Entry 2 of 2)

: an amphibian of the division Perennibranchiata

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