Perennibranchiate \Per*en`ni*bran"chi*ate\, a. [See {Perennial}, and {Branchiate}.] 1. (Anat.) Having branch[ae], or gills, through life; -- said especially of certain Amphibia, like the menobranchus. Opposed to {caducibranchiate}. [1913 Webster] 2. (Zool.) Belonging to the Perennibranchiata. [1913 Webster]