Salamander - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈsæləmændər|  American pronunciation of the word salamander
Brit.  |ˈsæləˌmændə|  British pronunciation of the word salamander

noun

- any of various typically terrestrial amphibians that resemble lizards and that return to water only to breed
- reptilian creature supposed to live in fire
- fire iron consisting of a metal rod with a handle; used to stir a fire (syn: poker)

Extra examples

The salamander, an innocuous amphibian like a big newt, was also regarded with a mixture of horror and awe.

The heart of a salamander may be excised, and yet the animal will live for several hours.

Word forms

noun
singular: salamander
plural: salamanders
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