salamander
|sal-a-man-der|
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/ˈsæləmændər/
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/ˈsæləmændə/
amphibian
Etymology
Etymology Information
'salamander' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'salamandra', where 'sala-' meant 'fire' and '-mandra' meant 'animal'.
Historical Evolution
'salamandra' transformed into the Latin word 'salamandra', and eventually became the modern English word 'salamander'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'fire animal', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a type of amphibian'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a small amphibian that typically has a slender body, short limbs, and a long tail.
The salamander crawled slowly across the damp forest floor.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45