sal·a·man·der (s l  -mn dr)n. 1. Any of various small lizardlike amphibians of the order Caudata, having porous scaleless skin and four, often weak or rudimentary legs. 2. a. A mythical creature, generally resembling a lizard, believed capable of living in or withstanding fire. b. In the occult philosophy of Paracelsus, a being having fire as its element. 3. An object, such as a poker, used in fire or capable of withstanding heat. 4. Metallurgy A mass of solidified material, largely metallic, left in a blast-furnace hearth. 5. A portable stove used to heat or dry buildings under construction. [Middle English salamandre, from Old French, from Latin salamandra, from Greek.] sal a·mandrine (-dr n) adj. |
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