1. a small amphibian with smooth, moist skin that typically lives both in water and on land
2. a mythical creature resembling a lizard that was believed to live in fire
Usage: mythology

Examples

• The children found a salamander under a log near the pond.
• Salamanders can regenerate their tails if they lose them.
• The spotted salamander is common in eastern North America.
• We saw several salamanders in the creek during our nature walk.
• In medieval legends, the salamander was said to be immune to fire.
• The fire salamander gets its name from the myth that it could survive flames.