salamander

Meanings

• noun

  A type of amphibian, reptile-like in appearance, with smooth, moist skin, and the ability to live both in water and on land.

  - "The salamander is an amphibian that can live both in water and on land."
  - "Despite its reptile-like appearance, the salamander is an amphibian."
  - "The salamander's smooth, moist skin allows it to live in various habitats."

• noun

  A mythical creature believed to have the power to heal wounds and revive dead fires by breathing on them.

  - "In ancient folklore, the salamander was believed to possess the power to heal wounds."
  - "According to legend, the salamander could breathe fire and revive dead fires."
  - "The alchemists believed that the salamander was a symbol of rebirth and regeneration."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with salamander
camander , mandar , sandar

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Variants

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salamander , salamanders , salamandrine , spotted salamander , spotted salamanders , tiger salamander , tiger salamanders

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Etymology

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From Latin salamander, from Greek salamandēr, from salamandēs, possibly derived from salamō, to leap, from selas, water, due to the amphibian's ability to live in water and on land.

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Trivia

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1. The salamander is the official reptile of the state of California.

2. There are over 1,200 known species of salamanders.

3. The largest salamander in the world is the Chinese giant salamander, which can grow up to 5 feet long.

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Related Concepts

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1. amphibian: A type of animal that is adapted to live both in water and on land.

2. reptile: A type of animal that has a backbone, scaly skin, and is cold-blooded.

3. mythology: The study of the myths, legends, and folklore of various cultures.

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Culture

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In ancient mythology, the salamander was believed to have the power to heal wounds and revive dead fires by breathing on them. It was also a symbol of rebirth and regeneration. In art, the salamander has been depicted in various forms, from a small, harmless creature to a fearsome, fire-breathing monster.

How to Memorize "salamander"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a smooth, moist, amphibian-like creature that can live both in water and on land.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'salamander' with the ability to live in water and on land.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the word 'salamander' as 'Smooth Amphibian Living And Moving Effortlessly, Rain or Dry'.

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