salamander
1. any of various urodele amphibians, such as Salamandra salamandra (European fire salamander) of central and S Europe (family Salamandridae). They are typically terrestrial, have an elongated body, and only return to water to breed
2. Chiefly US and Canadian any urodele amphibian
3. a mythical reptile supposed to live in fire
4. an elemental fire-inhabiting being
5. Metallurgy a residue of metal and slag deposited on the walls of a furnace
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salamander
[′sal·ə‚man·dər] (vertebrate zoology)
The common name for members of the order Urodela.
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salamander
A portable stove used in cold weather to heat the air around freshly placed concrete in order to sustain proper curing conditions.
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salamander
flame-dwelling spirit in Rosicrucian philosophy. [Medieval Hist.: Brewer Dictionary, 956]
salamander
Francis I’s symbol of absolute dictatorial power. [Animal Symbolism: Mercatante, 19]
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