salamander (n.)

  1. any of various typically terrestrial amphibians that resemble lizards and that return to water only to breed

  2. reptilian creature supposed to live in fire

  3. fire iron consisting of a metal rod with a handle; used to stir a fire

    [ Syn: poker , stove poker , fire hook ]

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