Salamander: meaning, definitions and examples
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salamander
[ หsรฆl.ษ.mรฆn.dษr ]
animal species
A salamander is an amphibian that belongs to the order Caudata. They are characterized by their slender bodies, short legs, and the ability to regenerate lost limbs. Salamanders are often found in moist habitats, such as forests, marshes, and streams. Most species are nocturnal and have a diet consisting mainly of insects and small invertebrates. Some species can breathe through their skin and gills during different life stages.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The salamander can regenerate its tail.
- We spotted a colorful salamander under the logs.
- Many cultures consider the salamander a symbol of transformation.
- The forest is home to several species of salamanders.
Translations
Translations of the word "salamander" in other languages:
๐ต๐น salamandra
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเคฒเคพเคฎเคเคกเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช Salamander
๐ฎ๐ฉ salamander
๐บ๐ฆ ัะฐะปะฐะผะฐะฝะดัะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ salamandra
๐ฏ๐ต ใตใฉใใณใใผ
๐ซ๐ท salamandre
๐ช๐ธ salamandra
๐น๐ท salamandra
๐ฐ๐ท ๋๋กฑ๋ฝ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุณูู ูุฏุฑ
๐จ๐ฟ salamandr
๐ธ๐ฐ salamandra
๐จ๐ณ ่พ่
๐ธ๐ฎ salamandra
๐ฎ๐ธ salamandra
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะฐะปะฐะผะฐะฝะดัะฐ
๐ฌ๐ช แกแแแแแแแแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ salamandra
๐ฒ๐ฝ salamandra
Etymology
The word 'salamander' has its origins in the Greek 'salamandra,' which referred to a lizard-like creature found in ancient mythology. It was later adopted into Latin as 'salamandra' and eventually made its way into Old French before arriving in Middle English. In these ancient cultures, the salamander was often associated with fire and believed to be able to withstand flames, largely due to the myth that they could extinguish fires by jumping into them. This led to the common misconception linking them with fireproof qualities. The modern usage of the term refers specifically to the real amphibian species, which exhibit fascinating biological traits and ecological significance.