Noun | 1. | ![]() salamander - any of various typically terrestrial amphibians that resemble lizards and that return to water only to breed genus Hydromantes, Hydromantes - web-toed salamanders Hydromantes shastae, Shasta salamander - primarily a cave dweller in the Mount Shasta area Hydromantes brunus, limestone salamander - similar to Shasta salamander; lives in cliff crevices and taluses |