salamander

Meanings

Noun

any of various typically terrestrial amphibians that resemble lizards and that return to water only to breed
reptilian creature supposed to live in fire
fire iron consisting of a metal rod with a handle; used to stir a fire
A long, slender, chiefly terrestrial amphibian of the order Caudata, superficially resembling a lizard.
A creature much like a lizard that is resistant to and lives in fire (in which it is often depicted in heraldry), hence the elemental being of fire.
A metal utensil with a flat head which is heated and put over a dish to brown the top.
A small broiler (North America) or grill (Britain) that heats the food from above, used in professional cookery primarily for browning.
A pouched gopher (Geomys pinetis etc.)
A large poker.
Solidified material in a furnace hearth.
A portable stove used to heat or dry buildings under construction.
A fire-eater (performer who pretends to swallow fire).

Verb

To use a salamander (cooking utensil) in a cooking process.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English salamandre, from Anglo-Norman salamandre, from Latin salamandra, from Ancient Greek σαλαμάνδρα (salamándra), of uncertain origin (per Beekes, likely Pre-Greek); possibly of Iranian origin, see Persian سمندر (samandar) for more information.

Synonyms

fire hook, poker, Shadrach, stove poker

Scrabble Score: 13

salamander is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
salamander is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
salamander is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 16

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