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salamander

sa·la·man·der

UK/ˈsæləˌmændə/ US/ˈsæləˌmɑːndə/ uncommon archaic obsolete slang uk

noun

1.

any of various typically terrestrial amphibians that resemble lizards and that return to water only to breed

2.
3.

fire iron consisting of a metal rod with a handle; used to stir a fire

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Origin

From Middle English salamandre, from Anglo-Norman salamandre, from Latin salamandra, from Ancient Greek σαλαμάνδρα (salamándra), of uncertain origin (per Beekes, likely Pre-Greek); possibly of Iranian origin, see Persian سمندر (samandar) for more information.

Phrases

  • Abe's salamander
  • alpine salamander
  • cave salamander
  • fire salamander
  • giant salamander
  • Japanese giant salamander
  • Korean crevice salamander
  • Larch Mountain salamander

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