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Noun: salamander  'sa-lu,man-du(r)
  1. Any of various typically terrestrial amphibians that resemble lizards and that return to water only to breed
     
  2. Reptilian creature supposed to live in fire
     
  3. Fire iron consisting of a metal rod with a handle; used to stir a fire
    - poker, stove poker, fire hook

Derived forms: salamanders

Type of: amphibian, fire iron, mythical creature, mythical monster

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