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"Newt" is a common name for a diverse group of small, semi-aquatic amphibians belonging to the salamander order (Caudata). The name originates from Old English, where "efta" or "newete" referred to something "new" or "different."
The Proto-West Germanic word "awiton" likely meant "water animal" or "small water," referring to the newt's aquatic habitat. This proto-form is derived from the Proto-Germanic "*awiþ," which also meant "water."
Over time, the word "newt" became associated with these amphibians due to their perceived novelty and unusual appearance compared to other salamanders. The name stuck, and it is now used to describe a wide range of newt species found in various parts of the world.
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