1. salamander - Noun
2. salamander - Verb
Any one of numerous species of Urodela, belonging to Salamandra, Amblystoma, Plethodon, and various allied genera, especially those that are more or less terrestrial in their habits.
The pouched gopher (Geomys tuza) of the Southern United States.
A culinary utensil of metal with a plate or disk which is heated, and held over pastry, etc., to brown it.
A large poker.
Solidified material in a furnace hearth.
Source: Webster's dictionaryAll present-day salamander families are grouped together under the scientific name Urodela. Source: Internet
Also reliant on these trees for habitat protection are the indicator species: spotted salamander, blue-spotted salamander, and wood frogs. Source: Internet
Altogether, over 200 toxins have been isolated from the limited number of amphibian species that have been investigated.sfn The fire salamander (Salamandra salamandra), a toxic species, wears warning colours. Source: Internet
And no trusting the Salamander.” Source: Internet
Despite this, salamander brandy, a drink prepared by dunking live salamanders in fermenting fruit juices, is reputed to have hallucinogenic and aphrodisiac properties. Source: Internet
Federalist newspaper editors and others at the time likened the district shape to a salamander, and the word gerrymander was a blend of that word and Governor Gerry's last name. Source: Internet