Salamander: meaning, definitions and examples

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salamander

 

[ หˆsรฆl.ษ™.mรฆn.dษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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

amphibian, newt.

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น salamandra

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคฒเคพเคฎเค‚เคกเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Salamander

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ salamander

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะฐะปะฐะผะฐะฝะดั€ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ salamandra

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ตใƒฉใƒžใƒณใƒ€ใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท salamandre

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ salamandra

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท salamandra

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋„๋กฑ๋‡ฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณู„ู…ู†ุฏุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ salamandr

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ salamandra

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่พ่žˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ salamandra

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ salamandra

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะฐะปะฐะผะฐะฝะดั€ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒšแƒแƒ›แƒแƒœแƒ“แƒ แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ salamandra

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,353, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.