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 triton triton /ˈtraɪtən/

noun

  1. Small usually bright-colored semiaquatic salamanders of North America and Europe and northern Asia  ( newt , triton )
    small usually bright-colored semiaquatic salamanders of North America and Europe and northern Asia
  2. Tropical marine gastropods having beautifully colored spiral shells  ( triton )
    tropical marine gastropods having beautifully colored spiral shells
     The beach was scattered with colorful triton shells, making for a beautiful sight.
    The beach was scattered with colorful triton shells, making for a beautiful sight.

 Triton

  1. The largest moon of Neptune  ( Triton )
    the largest moon of Neptune
     Triton, the largest moon orbiting Neptune, is of particular interest to scientists.
    Triton, the largest moon orbiting Neptune, is of particular interest to scientists.
  2. (Greek mythology) a sea god; son of Poseidon  ( Triton )
    (Greek mythology) a sea god; son of Poseidon
     With his conch shell, Triton could calm or rouse the waves.
    With his conch shell, Triton could calm or rouse the waves.