Salamandra
- proper noun
- Specialized
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Salamandra
- During the nature walk, we spotted a Salamandra resting on a damp rock near the river.
Examples
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The Salamandra genus includes various species known for their vibrant colors and unique skin textures.
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In his book, the author discusses the life cycle of Salamandra and its adaptations to different environments.
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(39) Christa Salamandra, A New Old Damascus: Authenticity and Distinction in Urban Syria (Indianapolis: Indiana University Press, 2004), 58.
Academic text (2018)
Compounds
- Specialized
A small black salamander that lives in the Alps and gives birth to live young
- Specialized
A European salamander with dark skin and bright yellow spots often called the fire salamander
- Specialized
A black amphibian with yellow spots that lives in European forests
Surface Forms
Etymology
Salamandra comes from an old Greek and Latin name salamander for the small amphibian that people once believed could 'live in fire'. So scientists used Salamandra as the genus name for these 'typical salamanders'.
