Olm

Pronunciation: /oʊlm/

Definitions of olm

noun a type of blind aquatic salamander found in caves in Europe and North America

Example Sentences

A1 An olm is a type of aquatic salamander.

A2 The olm is also known as the 'human fish' due to its fleshy skin color.

B1 Researchers are studying the olm to understand its unique adaptations to living in cave environments.

B2 The olm is a blind amphibian that can live for up to 100 years.

C1 Conservation efforts are being made to protect the olm's habitat in caves.

C2 The olm is a fascinating creature that has evolved to survive in extreme conditions.

Examples of olm in a Sentence

formal The olm is a species of aquatic salamander found in Europe.

informal I saw an olm while exploring the caves.

slang That olm is one weird-looking creature, dude.

figurative Her personality is as elusive as an olm in the dark caves.

Grammatical Forms of olm

• past tense: was
• plural: are
• comparative: older
• superlative: oldest
• present tense: am
• future tense: will be
• perfect tense: have been
• continuous tense: am being
• singular: is
• positive degree: old
• infinitive: to be
• gerund: being
• participle: being

Origin and Evolution of olm

First Known Use: 1831 year

Language of Origin: Slovenian

Story behind the word: The word 'olm' originates from the Slovenian language.

Evolution of the word: The word 'olm' was first used in 1831 to refer to a blind amphibian species found in caves. Over time, the word has come to be used more widely to describe similar species of cave-dwelling salamanders.