salamander
noun
sal·a·man·der
ˈsa-lə-ˌman-dər 
also ˌsa-lə-ˈman-
1
: a mythical animal having the power to endure fire without harm
2
: an elemental being in the theory of Paracelsus inhabiting fire
3
: any of numerous amphibians (order Caudata or Urodela) superficially resembling lizards but scaleless and covered with a soft moist skin and breathing by gills in the larval stage
4
: an article used in connection with fire: such as
a
: a cooking utensil for browning a food (such as pastry or pudding)
b
: a portable stove
c
: a cooking device with an overhead heat source like a broiler
5
: a mass of unfused material (such as metallic iron or partially reduced ore) in the hearth of a blast furnace
6
: the pocket gophers (genus Geomys) of the southeastern U.S.
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The riders leaned over the pool, eyeballing the salamanders, shooting the breeze.
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Anna Wiener, The New Yorker, 16 Sep. 2024
This is a design created by Caroline Scheufele, its naturalistic theme – replete with salamanders, toucans and leopards – a nod to the brand's Animal World collection of jewellery.
—Felix Bischof, theweek, 14 Oct. 2024
In Japan, local authorities and citizens highlight that the habitat of the rare northern salamander overlaps with the construction site of mega solar projects.
—Simi Thambi, Forbes, 14 Sep. 2024
This can include snakes, salamanders, box turtles, toads and rodents.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 6 Oct. 2024
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Anna Wiener, The New Yorker, 16 Sep. 2024
This is a design created by Caroline Scheufele, its naturalistic theme – replete with salamanders, toucans and leopards – a nod to the brand's Animal World collection of jewellery.
—Felix Bischof, theweek, 14 Oct. 2024
In Japan, local authorities and citizens highlight that the habitat of the rare northern salamander overlaps with the construction site of mega solar projects.
—Simi Thambi, Forbes, 14 Sep. 2024
This can include snakes, salamanders, box turtles, toads and rodents.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 6 Oct. 2024
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“Salamander.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/salamander. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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salamander
noun
sal·a·man·der
ˈsal-ə-ˌman-dər
1
: an imaginary creature not harmed by fire
2
: any of an order of amphibians that are covered with scaleless usually smooth moist skin and look like lizards
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