salamander

Lizard-like moisture lover

A salamander is a small amphibian with a slender body, smooth moist skin, and a long tail—resembling a lizard but lacking scales.

Salamanders live in damp environments and breathe through their skin.

In mythology and medieval belief, salamanders were thought to live in fire or be immune to flames, which gives the word extended uses: a salamander can be a fire-resistant safe, a heating element, or a broiler used in professional kitchens.

amphibian

newt

Small aquatic salamander

axolotlPermanently larval salamander
eftJuvenile terrestrial salamander
hellbenderGiant North American salamander

mudpuppy · siren · caudate · tadpole · larva · metamorphosis · gills · ectothermic · herpetology · terrestrial

regeneration

limb

Jointed bodily projection

tailRear animal appendage
regrowthGrowing back again
tissueDisposable soft paper

healing · cells · proliferation · morphogenesis · wound · scarless · plasticity · axolotl · renewal · biology

mythology

fire

Combustion with flames

elementalBasic, of natural forces
folkloreInherited cultural narratives
legendUnverified traditional tale

alchemy · spirit · flame · mythical · supernatural · phoenix · enchanted · lore · mystical · occult

habitat

pond

Small still body

streamSteady continuous flow
vernal poolSeasonal depression holding water
leaf litterDecomposing ground debris

log · damp · moist · forest floor · cave · spring · creek · burrow · rocks · moss

broiler

grill

Cooking surface over fire

kitchenFood preparation room
browningFood darkening when cooked
caramelizingHeating sugars until browned

melting · gratinée · chef · cooking · heat · toasting · glazing · overhead · infrared · culinary

salamander

newt

limb

fire

pond

grill

salamander

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