noun
- small amphibians that typically have moist skin and can regenerate lost limbs
- mythical creatures believed to live in fire
Usage: mythology
Examples
- The children found several salamanders under the log.
- Salamanders can regrow their tails if they lose them.
- The forest floor was home to many small salamanders.
- Scientists study salamanders to understand regeneration.
- In medieval tales, salamanders were said to be born from flames.
- The pond was filled with salamanders and frogs.
- Salamanders breathe through their skin as well as their lungs.