salamander
noun
any tailed amphibian of the order Caudata, having a soft, moist, scaleless skin, typically aquatic as a larva and semiterrestrial as an adult: several species are endangered.
salamanders
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pluralof salamander.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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It houses diverse wildlife, according to the Lake Chippewa Flowage Resort Association, such as frogs and salamanders, and - like the rest of the lake and its shoreline - is legally protected by state laws.
From BBC ● Sep. 1, 2026
The miracle behind Cruz’s discovery is that amphibians such as frogs, toads and salamanders rarely make it into the fossil records because of their fragile skeletons.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 7, 2026
The researchers found that SP8 is especially important for limb regeneration in salamanders.
From Science Daily ● May 9, 2026
Somewhat ironically, these charismatic salamanders are found in the world's laboratories and pet aquariums in their hundreds of thousands.
From BBC ● Apr. 30, 2025
They looked as naked as blind salamanders for the few days it took to get over the shock of their pale, weak chins.
From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly
