tiger salamander

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noun

a salamander, Ambystoma tigrinum, common in North America, having a dark body marked with yellowish spots or bars.

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Origin of tiger salamander

An Americanism dating back to 1905–10

All of the big cats have a special mystique, but perhaps none more so than the tiger.
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In March, police arrested a group of wealthy businessmen and government officials who were about to dine on illegal tiger meat.
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“I was watching ‘Daniel The Tiger’ with my kid and I heard two shots like ‘boom-boom,’” he said.
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Tiger Lily and her tribe, however, were outfitted in semi-realistic outfits (read: nearly naked).
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In other news, black and white pin-up shots are now officially less valuable than life-size Tiger Beat tear outs.
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The moment the bait was touched, down would come the heavy timber—smash—on the tiger's head.
Our Little Korean Cousin|H. Lee M. Pike
Tiger-hunting, by the way, was considered great sport by Yung Pak's father.
Our Little Korean Cousin|H. Lee M. Pike
The fresh imprint of a tiger's paw upon the pathway gives the same sort of feel to the Indian herdsman.
Gallipoli Diary, Volume I|Ian Hamilton
So he settled back to pay the price and hear the story of Flora Martin and the tiger.
The Soldier of the Valley|Nelson Lloyd
She saw two fiery eyes; she saw the tiger gather himself preparatory to springing.
The Soldier of the Valley|Nelson Lloyd