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noun any of various typically terrestrial amphibians that resemble lizards and that return to water only to breed
noun reptilian creature supposed to live in fire
noun fire iron consisting of a metal rod with a handle; used to stir a fire
originFrom Middle English salamandre, from Anglo-Norman salamandre, from Latin salamandra, from Ancient Greek σαλαμάνδρα (salamándra), of uncertain origin (per Beekes, likely Pre-Greek); possibly of Iranian origin, see Persian سمندر (samandar) for more information.
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