Definitions
any of various typically terrestrial amphibians that resemble lizards and that return to water only to breed
Word origin
From Middle English salamandre, from Anglo-Norman salamandre, from Latin salamandra, from Ancient Greek σαλαμάνδρα (salamándra), of uncertain origin (per Beekes, likely Pre-Greek); possibly of Iranian origin, see Persian سمندر (samandar) for more information.
Used in a sentence
““Not a chance, Ranger,” Bob Mason was speaking. “This little cuss is a salamander. He's been travelling through fire all day and there isn't a blister on him. …””
“The salamander, a fairly long metal utensil with a flat rounded head, was left in the fire until red hot and then used to brown the top of a dish without further cooking.”
“The chef first put the steak under the salamander to sear the outside.”
Source: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0
Used as a crossword answer2 curated clues
01“Moist-skinned amphibian”10 letters
02“Lizardlike amphibian”10 letters
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