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. 2. (Zo["o]l.) Belonging to the Perennibranchiata.