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Every horrible legend of demon, ghost, goule, gnome, salamandrine, and fire-king, which the corrupted taste of Germany had hatched, was contained in this precious repository.

From Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 60, No. 370, August 1846 by Various

I enter a caveat against male friendships, which are only fit for ladies of the salamandrine order.

From The History of Emily Montague by Brooke, Frances

Oh!" said Albert, smiling, "thy salamandrine has no very exquisite taste.

From Tales from the German Comprising specimens from the most celebrated authors by Various