salamandra

Definitions of salamandra
  1. noun
    any of various typically terrestrial amphibians that resemble lizards and that return to water only to breed
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    types:
    tritone
    small usually bright-colored semiaquatic salamanders of North America and Europe and northern Asia
    proteo
    European aquatic salamander with permanent external gills that lives in caves
    type of:
    anfibio, batraci
    cold-blooded vertebrate typically living on land but breeding in water; aquatic larvae undergo metamorphosis into adult form
  2. noun
    fire iron consisting of a metal rod with a handle; used to stir a fire
    synonyms: attizzatoio
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