axolotlPronunciation: /ˈaksəlɒt(ə)l/Definition of axolotl noun a Mexican salamander which in natural conditions retains its aquatic newt-like larval form throughout life but is able to breed. Ambystoma mexicanum, family Ambystomatidae Origin: late 18th century: from Nahuatl, from atl 'water' + xolotl 'servant'axolotl in other Oxford dictionaries Definition of axolotl in the US English dictionary